handrails

Definition of handrailsnext
plural of handrail

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Noun
  • Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
  • If your porch has railings or windows nearby, window boxes are another way to layer in greenery without taking up floor space.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Cotton Exchange has fanciful touches on the exterior, including faux columns and balustrades, and a fountain at the front of the building, dominated by a gryphon, a mythic creature that is part lion, part eagle.
    Jim Halley, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
    Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Shackles hang from the banisters so visitors to the church can picture how these people were chained together.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Bad actors can make a copy of them and remove the guardrails against malware.
    Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Anthropic has sought to distinguish its brand from OpenAI and other rivals by publicly emphasizing AI safety, highlighting its guardrails for keeping the technology in line.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Riding the rails from Chicago to Louisiana or Alabama was an under-appreciated act of collective courage and, given the Pullman Porters’ crucial role in the building of the civil rights movement, pivotal to Black progress.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • This prototype’s appears flat under the vinyl, unlike the coupe’s, which has a scalloped center and raised side rails.
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Handrails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handrails. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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