pretil

Definitions of pretil
  1. noun
    a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
    synonyms: balaustrada, balaustre, baranda, barandal, barandilla, pasamano, pasamanos, quitamiedos
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    type of:
    barrera
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
  2. noun
    fortification consisting of a low wall
    synonyms: antepecho, barrera, brocal, guardalado, mampuesto, parapeto
  3. noun
    a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
    synonyms: guardalado, verja
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    types:
    antepecho, barandilla
    a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
    type of:
    barrera
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
  4. noun
    a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
    synonyms: antepecho, barandilla
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    type of:
    guardalado, verja
    a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
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