OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 36932

handrail

/ˈhændˌɹeɪl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
baranda • barandado • barandaje • barandal • barandilla • pasamano • rastel
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.
Retractable steps and handrails are provided on each side of the cars. The steps, which are under the control of the guard, are operated by hand levers in the entrance vestibule.
Walkways and handrails were also upgraded during the work, to improve safety for maintenance staff.
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