handrails

Definition of handrailsnext
plural of handrail

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Noun
  • The creations Brown makes are permanent, intended to be part of outdoor architecture of the property, such as hand railings atop a natural fence of wood, gazebos and pergolas and gates.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
  • Accessibility There is an accessible Windward and Leeward Pavilion, both of which have wide doors, fully accessible bathrooms, hand railings, and lowered sinks to allow for wheelchair access.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • The staircase is a floating composition of wood treads, steel posts and glass banisters.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Other guardrails in the bill include naming an individual on the guardianship petition instead of an organization, requiring certification of all staff working in guardian roles at private guardianship organizations, and periodic background checks of those employees.
    Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Slap said guardrails and transparency would be critical.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • And these payment systems ride rails already clearing at huge scale.
    Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 7 June 2026
  • So, the team factored in things like uneven rails, warped tables, inconsistent rebounds, power supply dips, and camera latency.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
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“Handrails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handrails. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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