grab bar


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Noun1.grab bar - a bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourselfgrab bar - a bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourself
bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
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There are also sinks available with hand pulls in the front (a grab bar that is part of the sink) that allow an individual using a wheelchair to maneuver easily.
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A securely fastened grab bar can be the difference between a momentary slip and a hip-breaking fall.
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* The rear grab bar can be reduced to 24 inches if the adjacent fixture is recessed.
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