Definitions for handrail
ˈhændˌreɪlhandrail

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrailnoun

   a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. handrailnoun

   A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

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1. Handrail

   A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide safety or support. In Britain, handrails are referred to as banisters. Handrails are usually used to provide support for body or to hold clothings in a bathroom or similar areas. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls or to hold necessities. Handrails are typically supported by balusters or attached to walls. Similar items not covered in this article include bathroom handrails—which help to prevent falls on slippery, wet floors—other grab bars, used, for instance, in ships' galleys, and barres, which serve as training aids for ballet dancers. Guard rails and balustrades line drop-offs and other dangerous areas, keeping people and vehicles out.

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1. handrail

   A handrail is a long, narrow bar or structure that is designed for people to hold onto for support, often found on staircases, balconies, or walkways to aid balance, guide movement, and prevent falls or accidents. It is typically mounted to posts or attached to walls, and can be made from various materials such as wood, metal, or plastic.

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1. Handrail

   A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability or support. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls. Other applications include bathroom handrails—which help to prevent falls on slippery, wet floors—and barres, which serve as training aids for ballet dancers. Handrails are typically supported by posts or mounted directly to walls.

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How to pronounce handrail?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of handrail in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of handrail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of handrail in a Sentence

1. Ken Dodd:

   Do I believe in safe sex? Of course I do. I have a handrail around the bed.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=handrail
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Handrail
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handrail
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=handrail