01 a. Expressing reproach; insulting.
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Expressing reproach; insulting.“Angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them.” — 2 Pet. ii. 11.
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Webster, 1913
Railing
· Rail·ing
· IPA /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/
02 n. A barrier made of a rail or of rails, together with vertical supports. The typical railing in the interior of structures or on porches has…
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A barrier made of a rail or of rails, together with vertical supports. The typical railing in the interior of structures or on porches has a horizontal rail near waist height, and multiple vertical supports. Its function is usually to provide a safety barrier at the edge of a verticle drop to prevent falls.
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Rails in general; also, material for making rails.