: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support
Examples of handrail in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe astronauts held a handrail system that was significantly shorter than previous NASA spacewalks.—David Brennan, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2024 There is a small gym, along with a pool (with curlicue handrails and an invigorating counter-current) that guests can book by the hour for complete privacy.—Shamilee Vellu, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2024 There are also no handrails at the site, so be careful walking up and down the steps.—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 With so many caimans in the water, the conditions are not safe for younger kids, who might slip through the handrails and barricades, which are very easy to overcome.—Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handrail
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