handrail
Handrail (noun) means a rail fixed along a staircase, ramp, or walkway that people hold onto for support.
noun
1
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."
— , Network News: £2 million repairs complete at Eskmeals viaduct (2020)
"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."
— , Modernised Pull-and-Push Trains (1952)
2
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."
— Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, I enjoy really big challenges (2020)
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Etymology
Formed from hand and rail.
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What is the meaning of handrail?
"handrail" (noun) means a rail fixed along a staircase, ramp, or walkway that people hold onto for support.
What is another word for handrail?
Other words for "handrail" include banister, balustrade, bannister, balusters.
What are the different meanings of handrail?
"handrail" has 2 main meanings: 1. A rail fixed along a staircase, ramp, or walkway that people hold onto for support; 2. A moving belt along the side of an escalator that riders hold for balance.
