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Handrail

//ˈhændˌɹeɪl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

    "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."

  2. 2
    a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling wordnet
  3. 3
    A moving continuous belt-like rail on either side of an escalator which users can hold on to for support.

    "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."

Etymology

From hand + rail.

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