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handrails

/ˈhændreɪlz/

Translations

handrailnoun

handrails

/ˈhændreɪl/

перила

She held onto the handrail as she climbed the stairs.

Она держалась за перила, поднимаясь по лестнице.

Additional translations

Synonyms

support rail

handrailverb

handrails

handrailed

Past Simple

handrailed

Past Participle

handrailing

Gerund

Synonyms

steady

support oneself on

steady oneself on

hold onto

hold on to

grip

provide with a handrail

install a handrail

equip with a handrail

fit with a handrail

attach a handrail

fence

rail

railed

Definitions

handrailnoun

A rail fixed to posts or a wall for people to hold on to for support, typically on a staircase or balcony.

She gripped the handrail tightly as she descended the steep staircase.

A linear feature that can be followed as an aid to navigation.

The stream served as a useful handrail during the orienteering exercise.

handrailverb

To fit or provide with a handrail.

They handrailed the new ramp to comply with safety regulations.

(Navigation) To follow a linear feature, such as a river or fence, as a guide.

We handrailed the ridge line until we reached the summit.