Definitions for handrails

handrails hand·rail

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

Handrails is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 482 anagrams from letters in handrails (aadhilnrs).

Definitions for handrails

noun

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

Origin of handrails

First recorded in 1785-95; hand + rail1

Examples for handrails

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for handrails
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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