Geländer — meaning in English

English meaning

• banister noun The handrail running along the side of a staircase, or one of the upright posts supporting it.
• guardrail noun A rail fixed beside a dangerous drop or edge to act as a safety barrier.
• handrail noun A rail fixed along a staircase, ramp, or walkway that people hold onto for support.
• rail noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.
• railing noun A fence or barrier made of horizontal bars and upright supports.

Senses

Geländer is used for these senses in English:

• banister The handrail on the side of a staircase.
• rail A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

guardrail — full definition

1. noun A rail fixed beside a dangerous drop or edge to act as a safety barrier.
2. noun A strengthened barrier fitted along the side of a road to keep vehicles from leaving it and to lessen the harm of a crash.
3. noun A rule, limit or safeguard put in place to stop mistakes or harmful outcomes.

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