handrails

Definition of handrailsnext
plural of handrail

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Noun
  • Solplex Solar Deck Lights 16 Pack, Warm White Safely illuminate steps, gardens, railings, and more with 16 warm white LED lights.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
  • There are frequent shuttle stops, railings at major viewpoints, and plenty of benches.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This option, at seven feet long, is a great layering option for stair bannisters or fireplace mantels.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • After parents sued the company in August following their teen son's suicide, the company said its safety guardrails broke down over the months the boy was speaking to ChatGPT.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This technique helps extend the lifespan of the rails and reduces wear on the railcar wheels.
    Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Handrails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handrails. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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