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railing

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/

The English word “railing” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. That rails; engaged in or given to violent complaining.
  2. Filled with invective and violent complaints
  3. Blowing violently.

noun

  1. A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

Etymology

By surface analysis, rail + -ing.

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