Synonyms for railings


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rey-ling
Phonetic Transcription : ˈreɪ lɪŋ

Top 10 synonyms for railings Other synonyms for the word railings

Définition of railings

Origin :
  • "construction in which rails form an important part," early 15c., verbal noun from rail (v.2). Technically, railings (late 15c.) are horizontal, palings are vertical.
  • noun post, pole along an edge
  • noun post
Example sentences :
  • The lights of Victoria saw him too, and Sloane Square, and the railings of the park.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • I was gazing idly at the footpath opposite, which is bounded by the Luxembourg railings.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Why does the Ocean Commerce of America remind one of the railings of a gallery?
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 16, July 16, 1870 » by Various
  • Wharton resumed his railings at the Girdlebanks, and was still at them when Rotherby came in.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He had come nearer, and towered above her on the other side of the railings.
  • Extract from : « To-morrow » by Joseph Conrad
  • But the partitions and railings which were in the way prevented the company from going out there.
  • Extract from : « Rollo in Paris » by Jacob Abbott
  • In the street she paused a moment and looked back through the railings.
  • Extract from : « All Roads Lead to Calvary » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • The Carlton House porter had been ordered to get the railings fresh painted.
  • Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook
  • There were many couples seated about the pavilion on the benches and railings.
  • Extract from : « The Spirit of Sweetwater » by Hamlin Garland
  • Philippe unsheathed his sword, and passed it through the railings.
  • Extract from : « The Queen's Necklace » by Alexandre Dumas pre

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