Feminine

Reling

Meaning

railing or balustrade on a ship

Concepts

Synonyms

Brüstungsstange

Reling <Reeling>

Treppengeländer

Frequency

39k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʁeːlɪŋ/
Etymology

In summary

From Low German Reling, Regeling, derived from Middle Low German rēgel, from Old Saxon *rigil, probably from Latin regula, though this sometimes doubted. Cognate with German Riegel, Dutch richel, and possibly English rail. The form Reling was reinforced and standardised under the influence of English railing.

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