Guardrail

"Guardrail" in German

Geländer

(rail set alongside a dangerous place)

Leitlinie

(figurative: any barrier designed to prevent accidents or mistakes)

Leitplanke

(rail set alongside a dangerous place)

Leitplanke

(figurative: any barrier designed to prevent accidents or mistakes)

Leitschiene

(rail set alongside a dangerous place)

Schutzplanke

(rail set alongside a dangerous place)

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