railing

Definition

  • noun: a barrier that is made of rails supported by posts
  • noun: a barrier consisting of a rail and supports
  • synonyms: insulting, barrier, balustrade

Examples

  • He leaned on the deck's 'railing' and watched the sun set.

  • old men 'railing' at/against the government

Movie quotes

  • (..) and hit here and then turn and hit here and fall here. Right? If I'd thrown her from there she should've fallen there on those steps or she would fall straight on the railing. She wouldn't fall like this. lmagine you were thrown. Follow the direction. - Then how had she fallen there? (..)
    2011 A Separation