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rail·ing

railing

 
pronunciation:
reI lIng
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A railing is a kind of barrier or fence. It is often made of metal but sometimes of wood. A railing is usually used for safety.
Our balcony has a railing around it so no one can fall off it.
definition 2: A railing is the thing you hold onto when you are going up or down the stairs.
Lily's grandmother needs to hold onto the railing when she walks up and down the stairs.