Pronunciation: /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
noun a fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights
A1 I held onto the railing as I climbed the stairs.
A2 The child leaned against the railing to watch the parade.
B1 The railing along the balcony was painted white to match the house.
B2 The metal railing on the bridge was intricately designed with swirls and patterns.
C1 The safety inspector noted that the railing did not meet the required height regulations.
C2 The elegant marble railing in the grand ballroom added a touch of sophistication to the decor.
verb not applicable
A1 She is railing against the unfair treatment of workers.
A2 The protesters were railing against the government's new policies.
B1 The students were railing against the school's decision to cancel the field trip.
B2 The citizens are railing against the proposed changes to the healthcare system.
C1 The activists have been railing against social injustice for years.
C2 The journalist is railing against corruption in the highest levels of government.
adjective not applicable
A1 The railing on the staircase is painted white.
A2 She held onto the railing tightly as she walked down the steps.
B1 The railing along the balcony was made of wrought iron.
B2 The glass railing around the pool provided a clear view of the water.
C1 The ornate railing in the historic building was carefully restored.
C2 The intricate design of the railing added elegance to the grand staircase.
adverb not applicable
A1 She held onto the railing tightly as she climbed the stairs.
A2 The child leaned against the railing to watch the parade.
B1 The hikers walked along the trail, gripping the railing for support.
B2 The balcony had a beautiful wrought iron railing that overlooked the garden.
C1 The artist carefully painted the intricate design on the wooden railing.
C2 The grand staircase was adorned with a luxurious marble railing.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The railing is broken.
A2 She held onto the railing as she climbed the stairs.
B1 The railing on the balcony needs to be fixed.
B2 The railing along the staircase was intricately designed.
C1 The ornate railing in the historic building was a work of art.
C2 The railing on the bridge provided a stunning view of the river below.
preposition not applicable
A1 He leaned against the railing as he watched the sunset.
A2 She held onto the railing tightly as the boat rocked back and forth.
B1 The children played near the railing, making sure not to lean too far over.
B2 The crowd gathered around the railing, eagerly waiting for the concert to begin.
C1 The safety inspector checked the railing for any signs of wear and tear.
C2 The artist painted a beautiful mural on the railing, adding a touch of creativity to the space.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I held onto the railing as I walked down the stairs.
A2 She leaned against the railing and looked out at the view.
B1 The children played on the beach, climbing over the railing to get to the water.
B2 The railing on the balcony was painted white to match the trim of the house.
C1 The railing along the edge of the cliff provided a sense of security as we hiked.
C2 The intricate iron railing in the old cathedral was a work of art in itself.
interjection not applicable
A1 Railing! Be careful not to fall down the stairs.
A2 Railing! Watch out for that low-hanging branch.
B1 Railing! Look at the beautiful view from up here.
B2 Railing! I can't believe how fast we're going on this roller coaster.
C1 Railing! It's amazing how intricate the design of this balcony is.
C2 Railing! The sunset looks absolutely stunning from this vantage point.
article not applicable
A1 The child held onto the railing as he climbed the stairs.
A2 She leaned against the railing to catch her breath.
B1 The railing on the balcony was painted white to match the house.
B2 The metal railing along the path provided a sense of security for hikers.
C1 The ornate railing in the mansion was handcrafted by skilled artisans.
C2 The intricate design of the wrought iron railing added elegance to the staircase.
formal The elegant staircase was lined with a polished brass railing.
informal I leaned against the railing to get a better view of the concert.
slang I almost tripped and fell over the railing, but luckily caught myself in time.
figurative His anger was like a wild horse, barely kept in check by the flimsy railing of reason.
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