handrail

US /ˈhændˌrel/

UK /ˈhændreɪl/

C2

noun

  • Safety railing at the side of a staircase, balcony
  • The design or style of a handrail.
  • The material from which a handrail is made.
  • A rail fixed alongside a staircase or ramp for people to hold for support.