handrail

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handrail - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  handrail \hand"rail`\ n.
     a rail[1] at the side of staircase or balcony to prevent
     people from falling; -- shaped so as to be conveniently
     gripped with the hand; as, please hold onto the handrail when
     crossing the walkway.
  
     Syn: bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters.
          [WordNet 1.5]

handrail - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  handrail
      n 1: a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent
           people from falling [syn: bannister, banister,
           balustrade, balusters, handrail]