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handrails

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plural of handrail

as in railings

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Multiple fans seemed concerned about the sightlines from their new seats, with some posting images online of railings or other infrastructure partially blocking views of the field.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
One such building—the impressive Art-Nouveau mansion that now houses the Egyptian consulate—sits majestically beside the bay, handsomely showing off its columned façade and ornate wrought-iron railings following a complete restoration in 2010.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of railings

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There’s similar vintage oomph in this fifth-floor unit, which has chevron parquet floors, iron balustrades, and a slightly formal dining area backed by a wall of mirrors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026
With its polished English oak paneling and ornate Louis XIV-style wrought-iron balustrades presided over by a torch-wielding bronze cherub, the opulent atrium is remembered by historians as both the main thoroughfare and architectural crown jewel of the legendary liner.

— Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of balustrades

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Ornate Scrolls Made popular in the early 2000s, even homes with simpler staircases often had ornate scroll details on their bannisters and railings.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
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

Definition of banisters

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Hugging Face said it was forced to use an open-weight model developed in China to diagnose and defend from the hack because of the closed models’ internal guardrails.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
So, can a debt collector re-age an old debt, or are there guardrails in place to prohibit those types of actions?

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardrails

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Extra beds, cots and bed rails are all available upon request, as well as touches to delight any little ones, including mini bathrobes, slippers and a selection of games and treats.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Seven of the systems operate on rails, extending their reach to manufacture especially large components.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

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