handrailn.

Brit.

/ˈhandreɪl/, U.S.

/ˈhæn(d)ˌreɪl/

Forms: see hand n. and rail n.²

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: hand n., rail n.²

Etymology: < hand n. + rail n.²

A rail fixed on upright posts, or to the side or edge of something, for people to hold on to for safety or support; esp. the rail running along the top of the banisters of a staircase. Cf. handrailing n. 1.

ΘΚΠ

society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > stairs > [noun] > handrail

ravel1548

ravelin1626

rail1663

handrail1675

handrailing?1762

baluster-rail1906

the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > that which or one who closes or shuts > a barrier > [noun] > hedge or fence > a fence > railing > types of

gratea1400

handrail1793

side rail1852

1675 Acct. in E. Boswell Restoration Court Stage (1932) 256 A paire of staires of 8 stepps to goe into the Theater with an hand Raile on each side.

1703 R. Neve City & Countrey Purchaser 61 The Ichnography, Orthography, and Scenography of the Stair-case, may also be delineated, and all its parts, as Hand Rail, Risers, [etc.].

1793 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse (ed. 2) §54 The hand-rail of the balcony.

1823 P. Nicholson New Pract. Builder 200 Balusters are vertical pieces fixed on the steps for supporting the hand-rail.

1865 A. D. Whitney Gayworthys ix. 92 The shattered gig, thrown on its side, crashed up against the handrail of the bridge.

1922 Northwestern Reporter 186 604/2 The train was going somewhat faster than plaintiff, and..in an effort to catch the handrail, she was..thrown to the platform.

1991 House Beautiful Kitchens/Baths Winter 24/1 The safest bathroom design also includes handrails and grab bars in the bathtub and shower.

2006 Lancs. Life Feb. 15/3 A traditional double rise staircase with carved oak newelposts, handrails and spindles.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	handrail
释义	handrailn. Brit. /ˈhandreɪl/, U.S. /ˈhæn(d)ˌreɪl/ Forms: see hand n. and rail n.² Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: hand n., rail n.² Etymology: < hand n. + rail n.² A rail fixed on upright posts, or to the side or edge of something, for people to hold on to for safety or support; esp. the rail running along the top of the banisters of a staircase. Cf. handrailing n. 1. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > stairs > [noun] > handrail ravel1548 ravelin1626 rail1663 handrail1675 handrailing?1762 baluster-rail1906 the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > that which or one who closes or shuts > a barrier > [noun] > hedge or fence > a fence > railing > types of gratea1400 handrail1793 side rail1852 1675 Acct. in E. Boswell Restoration Court Stage (1932) 256 A paire of staires of 8 stepps to goe into the Theater with an hand Raile on each side. 1703 R. Neve City & Countrey Purchaser 61 The Ichnography, Orthography, and Scenography of the Stair-case, may also be delineated, and all its parts, as Hand Rail, Risers, [etc.]. 1793 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse (ed. 2) §54 The hand-rail of the balcony. 1823 P. Nicholson New Pract. Builder 200 Balusters are vertical pieces fixed on the steps for supporting the hand-rail. 1865 A. D. Whitney Gayworthys ix. 92 The shattered gig, thrown on its side, crashed up against the handrail of the bridge. 1922 Northwestern Reporter 186 604/2 The train was going somewhat faster than plaintiff, and..in an effort to catch the handrail, she was..thrown to the platform. 1991 House Beautiful Kitchens/Baths Winter 24/1 The safest bathroom design also includes handrails and grab bars in the bathtub and shower. 2006 Lancs. Life Feb. 15/3 A traditional double rise staircase with carved oak newelposts, handrails and spindles. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1675
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