: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support
Examples of handrail in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebNova has braille/tactile public room signage, elevator buttons, staircase handrails, and stateroom numbers.—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 Try not to grip the handrails; instead, focus on holding yourself using your core muscles.—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 May 2024 All of the rooms are outfitted with rocking chairs, heated bidet toilet seats, walk-in showers with dual shower heads and handrails, and blackout curtains.—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024 The stairs were wide enough but uneven, and a handrail stretched on part of the way.—Lauren Depino, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handrail
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