Examples of railing in a Sentence
He leaned on the deck's railing and watched the sun set.
they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking
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When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The property has a new deck with glass railings and a hot tub, a patio with a fire-pit, and a history as a vacation rental.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
At one point, a part of the big-rig was hanging over the railing.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
While the conversation became slightly heated, the DHS officers stood along the railing of the sitting area and watched the interaction.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The property has a new deck with glass railings and a hot tub, a patio with a fire-pit, and a history as a vacation rental.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
At one point, a part of the big-rig was hanging over the railing.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
While the conversation became slightly heated, the DHS officers stood along the railing of the sitting area and watched the interaction.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/railing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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railing
noun
rail·ing
ˈrā-liŋ 
1
: a barrier (as a fence) consisting of rails and their supports
2
: material for rails
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