railing Meaning & Definition
What Does Railing Mean?
Railing is a noun that means a barrier consisting of a rail and supports. It can also mean rails. As a verb, it means to provide with a railing. As a verb, it means to revile or scold in harsh, insolent, or abusive language.
Railing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrā-liŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | rail, balustrade and banister |
| Antonyms | approve, endorse and sanction |
| Plural | railings |
Railing Definition (Noun)
- a barrier consisting of a rail and supports
- rails
- material for making rails
Railing as a Verb
- to provide with a railing : fence
Verb
- to revile or scold in harsh, insolent, or abusive language
Synonyms of Railing
Antonyms of Railing
Railing in a Sentence
During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.
they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking
we could hear the cook in the kitchen railing against his assistant and wondered if we'd ever get our food
Word Forms & Grammar
railing
railings
railed
rail·ing
rails
rail
rail·er noun
railer
railers
rail (at or against)
rail at
rail against
railing (comparative more railing, superlative most railing)
railing (plural railings)
Words That Rhyme With Railing
Origin of Railing
Origin 1: Middle English, from Middle French railler to mock, probably from Old French reillier to growl, mutter, from Vulgar Latin *ragulare to bray, from Late Latin ragere to neigh
Origin 2: By surface analysis, rail + -ing.
First Known Use
15th century
How to Pronounce Railing
Railing is pronounced /ˈrā-liŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rā).
Questions People Ask About Railing
Is railing a noun or a verb?
Railing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for railing?
Words with a similar meaning to railing include rail, balustrade and banister. See the full list of railing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of railing?
Words opposite in meaning to railing are approve, endorse, sanction and extol.
What is the plural of railing?
The plural of railing is railings.