"picture rail" meaning in All languages combined

See picture rail on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: picture rails [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} picture rail (plural picture rails)
  1. A moulding applied to or recessed into the surface of a wall, and used to suspend hooks and cables attached to paintings, framed art or mirrors. The moulding is usually continuous around the room.
    Sense id: en-picture_rail-en-noun-azvUEZAv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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