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railing

/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/

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verb

To travel by railway.

Examples :

"My grandmother used to rail from London to Brighton every summer to visit her sister. "

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verb

To enclose with rails or a railing.

Examples :

"The park workers are railing the new playground to keep children safe. "

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verb

To range in a line.

Examples :

"The students railed their opinions on the new school rules in a line during the assembly. "

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verb

To criticize severely.

Examples :

"The teacher was railing against the students who hadn't completed their homework. "

attitude communication language

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verb

To complain violently (against, about).

Examples :

"The student railed against the unfair grading system. "

attitude communication emotion language

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verb

(of a liquid) To gush, flow.

Examples :

"The water from the broken pipe was railing down the wall. "

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noun

A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

Examples :

"The children leaned over the railing of the bridge to watch the ducks in the water below. "

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