Meaning of the word paling in English

What does paling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paling

US /ˈpeɪ.lɪŋ/

UK /ˈpeɪ.lɪŋ/

a fence made of wooden posts or stakes

Example:

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The old house was surrounded by a broken wooden paling.

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They decided to replace the old paling with a new one.

Synonym:

fence barrier enclosure stockade pickets

becoming lighter in color; fading

Example:

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The colors of the old photograph were paling with age.

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Her face was paling as she heard the bad news.

Synonym:

fading whitening lightening dimming bleaching

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