railing

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
  2. noun material for making rails or rails collectively
  3. verb complain bitterly

Etymology

By surface analysis, rail + -ing.

Synonyms

rail

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
barrier
Narrower (hyponyms)
taffrail, fife rail, safety rail, bar

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