Paling: meaning, definitions and examples

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paling

[ ˈpeɪlɪŋ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 mais

🇮🇳 सबसे

🇩🇪 am meisten

🇮🇩 paling

🇺🇦 найбільше

🇵🇱 najbardziej

🇯🇵 最も (もっとも)

🇫🇷 le plus

🇪🇸 más

🇹🇷 en çok

🇰🇷 가장

🇸🇦 الأكثر

🇨🇿 nejvíce

🇸🇰 najviac

🇨🇳 最 (zuì)

🇸🇮 najbolj

🇮🇸 mest

🇰🇿 ең

🇬🇪 ყველაზე

🇦🇿 ən çox

🇲🇽 más

Word origin

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.