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.

A horizontal structure used as a handhold or to block off a drop or other unsafe area.

Bar extending from one post or support to another that serves as a guard or barrier. In stores, often used as both a decorative element and a safety device.

The wooden guard used on a stairway balustrade.

Horizontal bar supported at both ends or at intervals by posts, as in a balustrade, and used as a barrier.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

several connected rails or posts.

1. An open fence or guard for safety, made of rails and posts. 2. A banding in cabinetwork. 3. On plywood, the solid wood band around one or more edges.