# handrail

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhændˌɹeɪl/ · frequency rank #62,949

## Definitions
1. A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
2. A moving continuous belt-like rail on either side of an escalator which users can hold on to for support.

## Etymology
From hand + rail.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/handrail