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handrail

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kuʁiˈmɐ̃w̃/cor·ri·mão

Definition

1

A bar or fixed piece along a staircase, balcony, or walkway, to serve as support or safety when passing.

Usage examples

“Hold onto the handrail when going down the stairs.”
“The balcony railing was rusty.”

Common combinations

stair railingsafety railinghold the railingsteel railing