English Explanatory Dictionary

railing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That rails; engaged in or given to violent complaining.
  2. Filled with invective and violent complaints
  3. Blowing violently.
noun
  1. A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of rail

Pronunciation

/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ en-us-railing.ogg

Word forms

railing more railing most railing railings

Etymology

By surface analysis, rail + -ing.

Derived words

railingly bridge railing guard railing handrailing hand railing railinged railingless stair railings wall railing
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