paling Antonyms

Meaning of paling

Wordnet

paling (n)

a fence made of upright pickets

Webster

paling (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Pale

Webster

paling (n.)

Pales, in general; a fence formed with pales or pickets; a limit; an inclosure.

The act of placing pales or stripes on cloth; also, the stripes themselves.

paling Sentence Examples

  1. The paling fence provided a sturdy barrier between the backyard and the street.
  2. The wooden paling posts had weathered to a silvery gray.
  3. The pales of the fence were set close together, creating a sense of privacy.
  4. Clara climbed carefully over the paling fence, her heart pounding in her chest.
  5. The pale sunlight filtered through the gaps in the paling, casting intricate shadows on the ground.
  6. The paling rows of cornstalks stretched endlessly into the distance.
  7. The paling colors of the sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink.
  8. The palings of the old wooden bridge creaked and groaned under the weight of passing cars.
  9. The paling face of the wounded man sent shivers down her spine.
  10. The paling light of the dying embers cast an eerie glow on the sleeping campground.

FAQs About the word paling

a fence made of upright picketsof Pale, Pales, in general; a fence formed with pales or pickets; a limit; an inclosure., The act of placing pales or stripes on

fence, wall,pale, barrier, stumbling block, hurdle, bar, trammel, inhibition, obstruction

door, entrance, portal, entry, doorway, gate, entrance, portal, doorway, gate

The paling fence provided a sturdy barrier between the backyard and the street.

The wooden paling posts had weathered to a silvery gray.

The pales of the fence were set close together, creating a sense of privacy.

Clara climbed carefully over the paling fence, her heart pounding in her chest.