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Rail \Rail\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Railed} (r[=a]ld); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Railing}.]
1. To inclose with rails or a railing.
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It ought to be fenced in and railed. --Ayliffe.
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2. To range in a line. [Obs.]
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They were brought to London all railed in ropes,
like a team of horses in a cart. --Bacon.
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Railing \Rail"ing\, a.
Expressing reproach; insulting.
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Angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not
railing accusation against them. --2 Pet. ii.
11.
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Railing \Rail"ing\, n.
1. 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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2. Rails in general; also, material for making rails.
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