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definition
A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
example
During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.
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definition
Railing (a horizontal rail with vertical supports)
Examples of railings in a Sentence
The railings in fact do for sound what a diffraction grating does for light.
The whole basement is fronted by our unique railings giving tantalizing glimpses into the domestic quarters.
It used to be enclosed by railings and thicker hedges and had a second grandstand and a cinder athletics track.
In many of the images, scaffolding, hoardings, bridges, railings and junctions are recurrent motifs.
In these hamlets most boundaries are low picket fences or iron railings sometimes set in low walls.
However, there was some respite as one area was free from dogs because it was enclosed by railings.
The base of the grave, surrounded by rusty iron railings, is also in a pretty rough state.
His large grave is guarded by railings in the southeast corner of the churchyard, beneath the great yew.
The Parish Council soon got the District Council to erect the present railings.
Will you paint these blue railings red with my gore?
The railings and pillars are all original 1896 railings installed when the theater was built.
Instead of celebrating the neoclassical glory of the façade, his composition featured the ornate railings running down the side of Montague Street.
Instead, the front will be visible through decorative railings from Derry Road.
They are located on a bend on the right hand side of the road below some wooden railings.
They are situated behind high black iron railings mounted on newly built brick walls.
Some quite thick metal railings had to be cut.
Where railings overlooked the ravine with that mosque near the bottom of it another group stared intently down.
The boundary wall at the rear has been rebuilt and the side railings look spick and span after a fresh coat of paint.
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Was fiddling with something on the railings, where the dead flowers in their cellophane wrappers had been tied for weeks.
But the mob, converging on the park in thousands, surged round the railings, which a little inquiry might have shown were too weak to resist any real pressure.
Halfway across stood Prince Nesvitski, who had alighted from his horse and whose big body was jammed against the railings.
Each time Prince Nesvitski tried to move on, soldiers and carts pushed him back again and pressed him against the railings, and all he could do was to smile.
Cast iron railings are a notable feature of several streets in Lerwick.
I recollect well when the western portion was adorned with its beautiful iron railings.
The molded railings would be better as separate parts to be added later, or replaced with brass or steel photo-etched parts.
There are those of course who are happy to stand at the railings, even scan the horizon.
It includes traditional sedum mats, drainage layers, edge trims, security railings, specialist lighting and much more.
We do not change any of the styrene parts except for cutting out the railings to be replaced.
I asked the switchboard operator who I should speak to in order to erect a banner on the railings.
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Surrounding the front garden were eighteenth century black wrought iron railings, tipped with gold paint.
Give yourself plenty of space - It's easy to get carried away and try to build enough bed to make lounging above the fray more comfortable, but keep the mattress and railings at least 30 inches from the ceiling - more if you can manage it.
Accents and accessories include wheat shafts, lavender wreaths and sprigs, roosters and wrought-iron railings and lamps.
In addition to the new offerings, there are a huge range of vintage, salvaged building items, such as windows, iron railings, moldings, and even hardwood floors.
Before you buy a tree, a tablecloth, a door wreath, or garland for the railings, take measurements.
Garland - Put your railings to good use and wrap them in garland.
Christmas tree lights can be strung along your railings or run along the ceiling.
A twisted rod is reminiscent of wrought iron railings found in period-style and Spanish homes.
Not surprisingly, he used iron extensively in the design of the home, including cast iron railings, columns, porches and even window moldings.
Wrought iron railings, hand rails and banisters are the perfect way to display the fleur de lis.
Intertwine small white holiday lights around railings and balconies for a merry, yet elegant display and don't forget candles.
Drape fresh greens along walls, railings, tables and fireplaces and intertwine these with small white Christmas lights.
Bedspreads can either cover the entire bed or hang all the way to the floor or can stop just past the side railings of the bed.
Excellent for covering bowers, railings, stumps, cottages, etc., and also for naturalisation in hedgerows and copses.
Among bushes or hedges, over railings, or on rough banks, it is charming, and takes care of itself.
Many websites offer free deck plans that include railings and home improvement books often feature pictures of railed decks.
Deck railings are often chosen on the basis of material and aesthetic value.
Historical masonry homes may already have cast iron railings on a porch or the roof that can be matched by a craftsman to maintain a seamless appearance.
New tempered glass makes it very safe for use in railings, but it often must be installed by a professional.