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Paling: meaning, definitions and examples

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paling

 

[ หˆpeษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fence

A paling is a fence made from pointed wooden or metal posts.

Synonyms

enclosure, fence, railing

Examples of usage

  • The old farmhouse was surrounded by a paling to keep the animals in.
  • The garden was enclosed by a white paling.
Context #2 | Noun

slats

Paling can also refer to a series of slats or strips of wood used as a covering or screening.

Synonyms

laths, slats, strips

Examples of usage

  • The paling on the porch provided some privacy.
  • She used paling to create a rustic look for her interior walls.

Translations

Translations of the word "paling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am meisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑั–ะปัŒัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ (ใ‚‚ใฃใจใ‚‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en รงok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvรญce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najviac

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ (zuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n รงox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs

Etymology

The word 'paling' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'pal'; it has been used since the 14th century to refer to a fence or barrier made of pointed posts. Over time, its usage expanded to include slats or strips of wood for covering or screening purposes.

See also: impale, pale, paleness, paler.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,982, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.