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handrail

/hændreɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does handrail mean?

noun

A rail or bar along a staircase, balcony, or other raised area, for support or to prevent falling. A handrail is typically attached to the wall or a post and is designed to be grasped by the hand.

Example

"She held onto the handrail as she climbed the steep stairs."

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