picture rail

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picture rail

noun 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.

    Similar: picture rod

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@misc{picture_rail_2026,
  title = {picture rail},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/picture%20rail},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}