railing

Noun
  1. A barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports (synset 104054513)
    is a type of: barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement
    subtypes:
    • bar - (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried
    • fife rail - the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel
    • guardrail, safety rail - a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
    • taffrail - the railing around the stern of a ship
    has: ledger board - top rail of a fence or balustrade
    is a part of: balusters, balustrade, banister, bannister, handrail - a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
    same as: rail
  2. Material for making rails or rails collectively (synset 104054845)
    is a type of: material - things needed for doing or making something

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