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bedrail

American  
[bed-reyl] / ˈbɛdˌreɪl /

noun

  1. a board at the side of a bed connecting the footboard and headboard.

bedrail British  
/ ˈbɛdˌreɪl /

noun

  1. a rail or board along the side of a bed that connects the headboard with the footboard

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Etymology

Origin of bedrail

bed + rail 1

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