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definition
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.
Examples of handrails in a Sentence
It is an early austerity loco, and is easily distinguished by its handrails on the tank.
Staircases to the apartment communal areas will be in a painted finish with French polished handrails.
The nearside has a platform / aluminum access steps and stainless steel handrails which extend round the platform.
This is best achieved by vertical handrails on every second row of forward facing seats, staggered on either side of the gangway.
With a non-slip surface and easy grip handrails, it is equally suitable for ambulant users with reduced mobility.
They were steeper and narrower than he had expected and he was grateful for the shiny brass handrails on either side.
Visually impaired customers will find tactile markings on the underside of the handrails of the main stairs.
The main entrance off High Street is through tall and heavy wooden doors (+4, +2 stairs, no handrails ).
The fences and gates were new and solid; two fire pumps and a water cart, painted green, stood in a shed; the paths were straight, the bridges were strong and had handrails.
Flights of stairs with handrails lead to the upper floors, alternatively a lift is situated by the entrance via the automatic doors.
The main entrance off High Street is through tall and heavy wooden doors (+4, +2 stairs, no handrails).
There are 27 steps on each staircase with handrails on both sides.
The same swag can be used on a larger scale on altar rails or handrails on altar steps; use it to line a balcony, too.
Handrails should be kept in good repair.
The design of each senior apartment is "senior friendly," so you can expect handrails in tubs/showers, ramps and/or elevators rather than stairs and wider doorways.
Many standalone models do not have handrails, and the floor is not made out of slip-proof material.
Handrails are necessary in any shower unit for the elderly.
It includes a seat, handrails, and soap dish.
Many of them have the seat, handrails, and detachable hose.
The home should be designed to avoid the risk of falls, including installing handrails on steps, removing throw rugs, using nonskid bathmats, and arranging furniture so it does not block passage through rooms.
Handrails should be installed, especially along stairways and in the bathroom.
Access to the upper foyer from this level is by 16 carpeted steps with handrails on both sides.