paling

noun

pal·​ing ˈpā-liŋ 

1

: a fence of pales or pickets

2

: wood for making pales

3

: a pale or picket for a fence

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

paling

noun

pal·​ing

ˈpā-liŋ

1

: pale entry 3 sense 1, picket

2

: pales or a fence of pales