railing
/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/noun
A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
Example sentence
- “During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.”
Related words
skylightA window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.banisterThe handrail on the side of a staircase.fireplaceAn open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.thresholdThe lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.mantelThe shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.doormatA coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.