railing
Horizontal safety bar
A railing is a barrier made of rails—horizontal bars supported by vertical posts—installed along stairs, balconies, bridges, or elevated walkways to prevent falls: She gripped the railing as she descended the icy steps.
Railings also line decks and porches, providing something to lean against.
The term can refer to the structure as a whole or to the material used to construct it: wrought-iron railing, wooden railing.
Rail supported by posts
- parapetLow wall at edge
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- terracePaved outdoor extension
- verandaRoofed open-air porch
porch · deck · mezzanine · overlook · wrought-iron · ornamental · decorative · ironwork
Stairway handrail support
- balustradeRail supported by posts
- newelRailing's supporting post
- spindleRotating rod for thread
- balusterRailing support column
stairwell · landing · flight · grip · ascent · descent · winding · spiral
Boundary structure between properties
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- boundaryLine marking a limit
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
picket · palisade · metal · wooden · chain-link · post · panel · gate
Obstruction preventing passage
- protectionGuarding against harm
- fallDescend under gravity
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- codeSymbolic communication system
regulation · childproof · non-slip · secure · stability · height · inspection · compliant
Expression of discontent
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
- outburstSudden emotional release
venting · angry · bitter · frustrated · vocal · public · heated · prolonged
balustrade
Rail supported by posts
veranda · porch · deck · mezzanine · overlook · wrought-iron · ornamental · decorative · ironwork · scenic
banister
Stairway handrail support
- balustradeRail supported by posts
- newelRailing's supporting post
- spindleRotating rod for thread
baluster · stairwell · landing · flight · grip · ascent · descent · winding · spiral · carpeted
fence
Boundary structure between properties
partition · picket · palisade · metal · wooden · chain-link · post · panel · gate · property
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- protectionGuarding against harm
- fallDescend under gravity
- preventionStopping something before occurring
code · regulation · childproof · non-slip · secure · stability · height · inspection · compliant · hazard
complaint
Expression of discontent
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
outburst · venting · angry · bitter · frustrated · vocal · public · heated · prolonged · incessant
bracket
Support or category
fastener · anchorage · upright · fixture · hardware · clamp · bolt · weld · attachment · structural
train
Rail vehicle or instruct
- railwayTrack system for trains
- locomotiveRailway pulling machine
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
track · platform · station · passenger · freight · metro · subway · tram · conductor · commuter
- basementsbasement stairs, basement walls, basement door, basement bar, finished basement
- exterior fixturesdoorbell, doorknob, door knocker, door handle, mailbox
- front porchporch swing, rocking chair, porch light, doormat, welcome mat
- poolsidepool deck, ladder, pool float, pool cover, deep end
- railsbanister, balustrade, railway, train track
- stairsstair, stairs, treads, steps, staircase
railingpraising
Voicing admiration
commending · lauding · extolling · complimenting · applauding
railingpraise
Expression of approval
compliment · commendation · flattery · approval · blessing
- iron railingsMetal fence bars
- bridge railingBarrier along bridge edge
- stair railingsHandholds beside steps
- deck railingBarrier edging outdoor platform
- balcony railingProtective barrier on elevated platform
- porch railingBarrier along covered entry