picture rail

noun

A molding 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 molding is usually continuous around the room.

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picture rod
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Meanings

nounpicture rail (plural picture rails)

plural picture rails

  1. A molding 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 molding is usually continuous around the room.

    Synonyms: picture rod

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA molding 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 molding is usually continuous around the room.

Similar
picture rod

Translations

French cimaise
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Romanian simeză
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “picture rail,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/picture%20rail.

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