Synonyms for
Railing
Definition
a fence or barrier made of rails supported by posts
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- loud railing
- constant railing
- against the government
- against injustice
- against the decision
- in the streets
- his railing
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'to rail' often implies a loud, angry, and prolonged complaint or protest. It is typically followed by 'against'.
Example sentences
- The house had a white picket railing around the yard.
- He held onto the railing as he climbed the stairs.
- The balcony had a beautiful wooden railing.
- The new building had a glass railing on the top floor.
- The fence was made of metal railings and looked very sturdy.
Quotes
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of a man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.
The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow.