Definition of handrail
: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support
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Workers are improving the road surface, curb and gutter, gravity wall, handrail, sod and signage.
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It's made with poured-in-place concrete and a handrail of rebar.
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Inside, there are 15-foot ceilings, a dramatic central staircase with an original curved handrail and etched glass transoms over all of the interior doors.
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Interior doors and a handrail are made from Douglas fir with a natural finish.
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The new plaza includes a sloped walkway with lighted handrails that lead to the front door, which is designed to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to a release from commissioners.
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The work also includes cleaning escalator and stairway handrails; wiping down stainless steel surfaces like turnstiles, the customer assistant booth, and vending machines; cleaning station entrance doors and windows; and emptying garbage.
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South Korea has spent about $13 billion on the Olympics and Paralympics, including millions of dollars to redesign dozens of public bathrooms with ramps and handrails.
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South Korea has spent about $13 billion on the Olympics and Paralympics, including millions of dollars to redesign dozens of public bathrooms with ramps and handrails.
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First Known Use of handrail
1675
HANDRAIL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of handrail for English Language Learners
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: a narrow bar placed on the side of a walkway or a flight of stairs that you can hold as you walk
HANDRAIL Defined for Kids
Definition of handrail for Students
: a rail to be grasped by the hand for support
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