handrail meaning

UK US /ˈhændreɪl/ 2 syllables

handrail (noun): a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.

Definition of handrail

  1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

    Synonyms: bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters

    Type of: barrier

How to pronounce handrail

handrail is pronounced /ˈhændreɪl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in IL · 8-letter words

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