handrail

noun
/ˈhændˌɹeɪl/US

Etymology

From hand + rail.

  1. derived from regula
  2. derived from reille
  3. derived from regol
  4. derived from rail
  5. compounded as handrail — “hand + rail

Definitions

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

    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.
  2. A moving continuous belt-like rail on either side of an escalator which users can hold on…

    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.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA