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handrail
noun hand·rail \ˈhan(d)-ˌrāl\
: a narrow bar placed on the side of a walkway or a flight of stairs that you can hold as you walk
Full Definition of HANDRAIL
: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support
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First Known Use of HANDRAIL
1725
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HANDRAIL Defined for Kids
handrail
noun hand·rail \ˈhand-ˌrāl\
Definition of HANDRAIL for Kids
: a rail to be grasped by the hand for support
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