bedrail
/ˈbɛdˌreɪl/
noun
- A long, narrow piece of wood or metal that forms the side or end frame of a bed, often used to support the mattress or as a decorative element.
- He accidentally bumped his shin against the wooden bedrail while getting up in the dark.
- She attached a safety guard to the bedrail to prevent the baby from rolling off.
- The antique bed had beautifully carved bedrails with floral patterns.