handrail

noun

Definition of handrailnext
as in railing

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Recent Examples of handrail Students began work last fall on rebuilding the stairs and handrails. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 The Accessible Queen rooms feature roll-in showers, hand showers, handrails in the bathrooms, and accessible routes to get into the rooms from the hotel lobby. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 The Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health fined the business $6,250, noting that a steep staircase did not have a proper handrail, among other issues. — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Say the tenant fell on the steps because the handrail was not anchored securely. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handrail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handrail
  1. railing
  2. balustrade
  3. banister
  4. guardrail
  5. rail
Noun
  • Coffee on the porch, boats pulled from shore, wet towels over railings, late light moving through the trees.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The lights take up to five hours to recharge in full sunlight, and can be attached to fences or railings with screws or adhesive tape.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
Definition of railing
Noun
  • According to the brothers, the home — despite appearing quite elegant, with its portico, white balustrade, five bedrooms, carved fireplaces and a music room — has long been in decay and would cost millions of dollars to restore.
    — Eric Adler May 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
  • Built in the 1920s and early 1930s, its historical elements will be restored, including the balustrade railing, the preservation of pylons, towers, and arches, and the refurbishment of the historic light poles of all five bridges, plus the Waverly Dr Bridge over Hyperion Ave.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of balustrade
Noun
  • Earlier this week, TMZ published a video that appeared to show massive white staircase banisters being craned into the building.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s mustard exterior suggests a traditional, Savoyard scene of reindeer rugs and bannisters carved with twee hearts and cowbells inside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Definition of banister
Noun
  • Some Democratic candidates gunning to replace Graham Platner have criticized Collins’ recent vote to continue funding the agency without requiring additional guardrails.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • Rather than predicting a specific outcome, the letter calls for more research, as well as new incentives, guardrails, and institutions to ensure AI complements human workers and benefits society.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of guardrail
Noun
  • Grab bars — rails attached to walls, particularly in bathrooms — help provide balance and prevent falls, preventing serious injuries, said Jim Christian, founder of the effort to push Medicare to cover the devices, Safety Bars for America.
    — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • According to the latest available rail passenger statistics, a grand total of 76 people have alighted or boarded at Shippea Hill in the previous 12 months.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
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