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/ˈhændˌɹeɪl/ · noun
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.
Walkways and handrails were also upgraded during the work, to improve safety for maintenance staff.
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.
Use handrail when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Handrail means 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..
Common synonyms include balustrade, bannister, balusters, banister.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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