metal railing

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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railing
noun[C usually plural]
uk
/ˈreɪ.lɪŋ/us
/ˈreɪ.lɪŋ/
a fence made from a series of vertical metal posts, or one of ...
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(Definition ofmetalandrailingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The portico is crowned by a modernmetalrailing.
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The anchors help secure ametalrailingthat keeps the balls from exiting the playing field.
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Wrought iron and othermetalrailingsystems that do not come in ready-to-install kits will usually require a skilled blacksmith as much welding will be required.
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Down the centre of that road there runs, like a spine, a fence of metal railings 3ft high.
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There are numerous examples of grass roundabouts being concreted over, ugly concrete and metal railings around village ponds, and concrete flood pans over fords.
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The bridge is made of concrete with metal railings, in the shape of a rainbow, hence the name.
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The current metal railings date from the 1960s.
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Anti-government protesters banged on metal railings while rocks were thrown at them.
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By the evening, thousands of protesters worked in large groups to shovel snow into sandbags and rebuild barricades, supported by metal railings and other debris.
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Original oak handrails on metal railings lead up from the entrance.
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The goal ends featured grass embankments with hooped metal railings.
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The entrances to these were elaborate metal railings and arches lit by lamps, with interiors built of slate and later, of ceramic tiles.
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Dark-veined marble staircases with ornate metal railings lead to the upper stories from the entrance foyers.
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A good view can be had through the gate leading to the square, since although these are normally locked, they consist of metal railings.
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The main arch is made from reinforced concrete, with metal railings.
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The building was fitted with steel frame windows, with metal railings and grills, which were considered fashionable in the 1930s.
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The square features a central lawned garden, enclosed by metal railings.
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