Meaning
railing, banister
- A protective railing, handrail, or banister along stairs, balconies, or bridges
In a sentence
Tieniti forte alla ringhiera mentre scendi le scale bagnate.
Hold onto the railing tightly while going down the wet stairs.
Abbiamo dipinto la ringhiera del balcone per proteggerla dalla pioggia.
We painted the balcony railing to protect it from the rain.
Non appoggiarti troppo alla ringhiera perché è piuttosto vecchia e instabile.
Don't lean too much against the railing because it is quite old and unstable.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ringhiera | feminine · singular |
| ringhiere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The characteristic Milanese working-class apartment buildings with shared balconies are called 'case di ringhiera'.