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picture rails

picture rails is the plural of picture rail.

Meaning of picture rail

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

Questions about picture rails

What is picture rails the plural of?
Picture rails is the plural of picture rail.

Words near picture rails in the dictionary

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

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