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handrail

[hand-reyl] / ˈhændˌreɪl /
NOUN
balustrade
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NOUN
banister
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The main residence has a grand staircase with custom brass handrails.

From The Wall Street Journal

Known as 'the handrail of the Mournes' as it helps guide hikers, it is made of natural granite stone using only traditional dry stone walling techniques.

From BBC

No rules, no handrails, no police, no governing body.

From Los Angeles Times

“Things like, getting out of a chair takes me longer than it used to. I don't like big steps without a handrail,” she added.

From Salon

Original cast-iron sconces, iron handrails and chandeliers remained in the house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

From Los Angeles Times