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handrail
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hand·rail  (hndrl)
n.
A narrow railing to be grasped with the hand for support.

handrail [ˈhændˌreɪl]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a rail alongside a stairway, etc., at a convenient height to be grasped to provide support
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.handrailhandrail - a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
balcony - a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet
baluster - one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement
rail, railing - a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
Translations
handrail [ˈhændreɪl] N (on staircase etc) → pasamanos m inv, barandilla f; (on ship) → barandilla f
handrail [ˈhændreɪl] n [staircase] → rampe f, main f courante; (on boat)bastingage m
hand-rear [ˌhændˈrɪər] vt [+ animal, bird] → élever au biberon
hand-reared [ˌhændˈrɪərd] adjélevé(e) au biberon
handrail [ˈhændˌreɪl] n (on staircase) → corrimano
handrail [ˈhændˌreɪl] n (on staircase) → corrimano


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