handrail

noun

hand·​rail ˈhan(d)-ˌrāl How to pronounce handrail (audio)
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: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support

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The 2021 inspection found two violations related to the handrails and TVs in the ride queue. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Damage to a walkway or handrail, by comparison, might remain unchanged until someone repairs it. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Look for stairs without secure handrails, slippery surfaces, high tub walls and layouts that require awkward stepping or turning. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Stairs Stair risers and treads have been a popular spot for adding whimsy and color for the last few decades, but don’t overlook the handrails and balusters. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handrail

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1675, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of handrail was in 1675

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handrail

noun
hand·​rail ˈhan-ˌdrāl How to pronounce handrail (audio)
: a narrow rail for grasping as a support (as on a staircase)

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