railings
Stairway edge guards
Railings are a series of rails forming a barrier or fence, typically along the edge of a balcony, staircase, bridge, or walkway.
They prevent falls and provide something to grip: She held onto the railings as she climbed the steps.
The word is more common in British English; Americans often say railing (singular) even for an extended structure.
Rail supported by posts
- banisterStairway handrail support
- balustersVertical railing supports
- newelRailing's supporting post
- spindleRotating rod for thread
staircase · balcony · parapet · veranda · porch · terrace · deck · landing
Obstruction preventing passage
- protectionGuarding against harm
- balustradeRail supported by posts
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- parapetLow wall at edge
restraint · safeguard · buffer · childproof · fall prevention · grip · sturdy · anchored
Boundary structure between properties
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- borderOuter edge or limit
partition · cordoning · crowd control · traffic barrier · checkpoint · demarcation · security fence · property line
balustrade
Rail supported by posts
spindle · staircase · balcony · parapet · veranda · porch · terrace · deck · landing · mezzanine
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- protectionGuarding against harm
- balustradeRail supported by posts
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
parapet · restraint · safeguard · buffer · childproof · fall prevention · grip · sturdy · anchored · secure
fence
Boundary structure between properties
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
border · partition · cordoning · crowd control · traffic barrier · checkpoint · demarcation · security fence · property line · divider
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- building featuresentrance, entrances, exits, lobby, lobbies
- amphitheaterstiered seating, tiers, seats, oval shape, semicircle
- millworkcrown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, molding, ogee
- ramp featuresslopes, inclines, handrails, guardrails, landings
- 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