Definitions for handrail

handrail hand·rail

Spelling: [hand-reyl]
IPA: /ˈhændˌreɪl/

Handrail is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 240 anagrams from letters in handrail (aadhilnr).

Definitions for handrail

noun

  1. a rail serving as a support or guard at the side of a stairway, platform, etc.

Origin of handrail

First recorded in 1785-95; hand + rail1

Examples for handrail

When that happened Stott gripped the handrail, and grew damp and hot.

Every handrail, elevator button, and door handle becomes a pathway for spreading disease.

A rope has since been stretched along the rock to serve for a handrail.

The bottom bamboo serves as a bridge, and the top one as a handrail.

He hurried past and left Elim grasping the handrail of the stair.

There's only a handrail in places, and a nasty drop if you fall.

To all the upper ends of the V's a light pole is tied to form a handrail.

Normally of good balance, I found myself reaching for the handrail, unable to clasp it for the refreshments in my hands.

The ramp is wobbly, and Clarkson grasps the handrail to steady herself and laughs.

It had a handrail of pure, transparent, water-clear plastic.

Word Value for handrail
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

Similar words for handrail
Word of the day