Reling
See also: reling
German
Alternative forms
- Regeling (obsolete)
Etymology
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.
Pronunciation
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Noun
Reling f (genitive Reling, plural Relings or Relinge or Relingen)
- (nautical) railing or balustrade on a ship
Usage notes
- All plural forms are rare.
Declension
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Synonyms
- Geländer (the general word; less common with ships)
Further reading
- “Reling” in Duden online