Handrail: meaning, definitions and examples
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handrail
[ หhandหreษชl ]
on stairs
A rail fixed to posts or a wall and serving as a support or guard at the side of a staircase or on a balcony.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The children held onto the handrail as they descended the staircase.
- She gripped the handrail tightly to steady herself on the narrow balcony.
- The handrail was painted in a bright color to contrast with the neutral walls.
in public transport
A rail or bar to provide support for passengers moving around a vehicle.
Synonyms
grab bar, safety rail, support rail
Examples of usage
- He grabbed onto the handrail as the bus made a sharp turn.
- People standing on the subway train often hold onto the handrail for balance.
- The handrail on the train was worn from years of use.
Translations
Translations of the word "handrail" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corrimรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Handlauf
๐ฎ๐ฉ pegangan tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ porฤcz
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท rampe
๐ช๐ธ pasamanos
๐น๐ท kรผpeลte
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุฑุงุจุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ zรกbradlรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกbradlie
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ograja
๐ฎ๐ธ handriรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแก แกแแงแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษhษccษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ barandal
Word origin
The term 'handrail' originated in the 17th century, combining 'hand' and 'rail' to refer to a rail designed for use as a support for the hand. Handrails have been essential architectural elements in buildings and public transport to ensure safety and support for individuals navigating stairs, balconies, and vehicles.
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