handrail

About 0.20 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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.
2. noun A moving continuous belt-like rail on either side of an escalator which users can hold on to for support.

Similar words

banister bannister balustrade balusters ramp rail railing pole bar wheel

Often followed by

and of on to is for or with as

Word family

handrails