Definition of handrail Handrail

/hæˈndɹejˌl/ - [handreyl] - hand•rail

We found 4 definitions of handrail from 4 different sources.

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What does handrail mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

handrail - a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
  bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters
  barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
  balcony a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet
  baluster one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
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  • handrail (Noun)
    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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  • handrail
    A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier.

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