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Handrails

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banisternounThe handrail on the side of a staircase.
bannisternounA surname originating as an occupation for a maker of baskets.
balustradenounA row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.
balustersnouna railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
barsnoun(sports) Any event in gymnastics using the bars.
guardrailsnoun(Canada, US) A strengthened barrier installed on the sides of a (usually major) road to keep vehicles on the highway and reduce the risk and/or impact of crashes.
handholdsnounA projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
manifoldsnoun(mechanics) A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs and outputs.
racksnoun(metonymic) publication, distribution (of a magazine)
railingsnoun(British) railing (a horizontal rail with vertical supports)
railsnouna bar or bars of rolled steel making a track along which vehicles can roll
rampsnoun(England, Scotland, Ireland) Alternative form of ramson. [A plant, Allium ursinum, a wild relative of chives and garlic.]
rodsnounA straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.
safeguardsnounSomething that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
slashesnounA slashing action or motion:
handholdnounA projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
railingnounA fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
guard railnounAlternative spelling of guardrail. [A rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.]
chair railnoun(finish carpentry, interior decorating) A molding, traditionally of wood, intended to prevent chairs from contacting the painted plaster of a wall.
banistersnounThe handrail on the side of a staircase.

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