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railing.

That rails; engaged in or given to violent complaining.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/
  1. That rails; engaged in or given to violent complaining.

  2. Filled with invective and violent complaints

  3. Blowing violently.

Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, rail + -ing.

noun/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/
  1. A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

    During the war, everyone's railings were taken away to make bombers.
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, rail + -ing.

verb/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of rail

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, rail + -ing.

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