railing

• Ein Geländer ist eine Schutzvorrichtung oder Barriere aus vertikalen Pfosten und horizontalen Schienen, die meist der Sicherheit oder als Stütze an Treppen, Balkonen oder Wegen dient. Im weiteren Sinne bezeichnet das Wort auch eine Einfriedung oder ein Gitter aus solchen Elementen.

A noun referring to a fence or barrier made of a series of vertical posts and horizontal rails, typically used for safety or support on stairs, balconies, or walkways.

1. A2formal

   A fence or barrier made of rails, typically used for safety or to mark a boundary.

   Geländer

   • The children leaned over the railing to watch the parade.
   • The balcony has a metal railing for safety.
   • He held onto the railing as he climbed the stairs.

   Synonymebalustradebarrierfenceguardrailparapetrail

2. HandrailA2formal

   A rail that is fixed to a wall or post to provide support, especially on stairs.

   Handlauf

   • Please hold the railing when going down the stairs.
   • The wooden railing was polished to a shine.
   • She gripped the railing tightly as she descended.

   Synonymebanisterhandrailrail

• Verb, das starken Unmut oder Protest ausdrückt oder das Einzäunen bzw. Abtrennen mit Schienen/Geländern bezeichnet.

A verb used to express the act of complaining or protesting strongly about something, or to enclose or separate with rails.

1. Complain bitterlyC1formal

   To complain or protest strongly and angrily about something.

   Sich heftig beschweren

   • He railed against the government's new policy.
   • The workers railed at the unfair treatment they received.
   • She railed about the poor service at the restaurant.

   Synonymeberatecastigatefulminateharangueinveighrantrevilescoldstormthunder

   Antonymeacclaimapplaudcommendpraise

2. Transport by railB2formal

   To send or transport goods by railway.

   Auf der Schiene befördern

   • The company railed the goods across the country.
   • They railed the equipment to the construction site.
   • The produce was railed from the farm to the city.

   Synonymeentrainrailroad

Phrasal-Variantenrail inrail off