Meaning & Definition of word "Railing"
Railing
/ˈreɪlɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. A barrier or support consisting of a series of horizontal or vertical bars.
- Example: The children were playing near the railing of the balcony.
- 2. An inclination or complaint, often expressed loudly.
- Example: His railing against the policies of the government was heard in every meeting.
verb:
- 1. To criticize or complain in a loud or harsh manner.
- Example: She began railing about the poor service at the restaurant.
Etymology
●Derived from Middle English, from the word 'rail', which comes from Old French 'raiele', meaning 'a bar'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
railing against:
To complain or criticize vehemently.
beyond the railing:
Beyond the boundaries set by rules or norms.
to take up the railing:
To adopt a stance of criticism.
Related Words
rail:
A long, narrow bar of metal or wood.
fence:
A barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc.
balustrade:
A row of small columns supporting a rail.
Slang Meanings of railing
Meaning: To scold or criticize harshly.
● Example Sentence: He was railing at his team for missing the deadline.
Meaning: To express frustrations aggressively.
● Example Sentence: She started railing about the poor service at the restaurant.