Handrail: meaning, definitions and examples

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handrail

 

[ หˆhandหŒreษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

balustrade, banister, railing

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrimรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเค‚เคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handlauf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pegangan tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ัƒั‡ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porฤ™cz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ใ™ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rampe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasamanos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผpeลŸte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚œ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุงุจุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกbradlรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกbradlie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ถๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ograja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handriรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒงแƒ แƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hษ™ccษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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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