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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
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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