Added 9 October 2026
railing
/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ adjective
In Latin: cancellī Wiktionary
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- That rails; engaged in or given to violent complaining.
- Filled with invective and violent complaints
- Blowing violently.
noun
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A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.
verb
- present participle and gerund of rail
Origin
By surface analysis, rail + -ing.
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