handrail in German
handrail in German is Geländer, Handlauf — handrail means a rail fixed along a staircase, ramp, or walkway that people hold onto for support.
handrail in German
Geländer
Handlauf
What does "handrail" mean?
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noun A rail fixed along a staircase, ramp, or walkway that people hold onto for support.
"Walkways and handrails were also upgraded during the work, to improve safety for maintenance staff."
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noun A moving belt along the side of an escalator that riders hold for balance.
"We trialled a new ultraviolet system that runs under the handrail of an escalator, killing the virus. We are rolling that out at more than 100 stations."
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handrail in a sentence
- Walkways and handrails were also upgraded during the work, to improve safety for maintenance staff.
- Retractable steps and handrails are provided on each side of the cars. The steps, which are under the control of the guard, are operated by hand levers in the entrance vestibule.
- We trialled a new ultraviolet system that runs under the handrail of an escalator, killing the virus. We are rolling that out at more than 100 stations.
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What is "handrail" in German?
"handrail" in German is Geländer, Handlauf. handrail means: A rail fixed along a staircase, ramp, or walkway that people hold onto for support.
Are there other ways to say "handrail" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "handrail": Geländer, Handlauf.
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