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. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. Rails in general; also, material for making rails. [ 1913 Webster ]
[おひきずり, ohikizuri](n) (1) (See 引き摺り・1) train of dress; trailing skirt; (2) (See 引き摺り・2) woman who doesn't work and only thinks about fashion[Add to Longdo]
[ひきずり, hikizuri](n) (1) (See お引き摺り・1) train of dress; trailing skirt; (2) (See お引き摺り・2) woman who doesn't work and only thinks about fashion[Add to Longdo]