Reling
See also: reling
German edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
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 edit
Noun edit
Reling f (genitive Reling, plural Relings or Relinge or Relingen)
- (nautical) railing or balustrade on a ship
- Synonym: (the general word; less common with ships) Geländer
Usage notes edit
- All plural forms are rare.
Declension edit
Declension of Reling [feminine]