Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

picture rail

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables: pic-ture rail
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A molding applied to or recessed into the surface of a wall, and used to suspend hooks and cables attached to paintings, framed art or mirrors. The molding is usually continuous around the room.

Inflected Forms

picture rails (plural)

Phrases

picture-railed

Synonyms

picture rod

Questions

What does picture rail mean?: A molding applied to or recessed into the surface of a wall, and used to suspend hooks and cables attached to paintings, framed art or mirrors. The molding is usually continuous around the room.

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