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picture rail

picture rail 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.

picture rail: a molding applied to or recessed into the surface of a wall, and used to suspend hooks and cables...
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Noun

picture rail (plural picture rails)

  1. 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.
    Synonyms:
    picture rod

Synonyms of picture rail

Forms of picture rail

pluralpicture rails

Words formed from picture rail

Questions about picture rail

What does picture rail mean?
Picture rail means 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.
What part of speech is picture rail?
Picture rail is a noun.
What is the plural of picture rail?
The plural of picture rail is picture rails.

Words near picture rail in the dictionary

  1. picture perfect
  2. picture plane
  3. picture planes
  4. picture postcard
  5. picture postcards
  6. picture rail
  7. picture rails
  8. picture rod
  9. picture rods
  10. picture show
  11. picture shows

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