handrail
Ascending support bar
A handrail is a narrow rail meant to be grasped by the hand for support or stability, typically running along a staircase, ramp, or balcony: She gripped the handrail as she descended the steep steps.
Building codes often require handrails in public spaces for safety.
Indoor flight of steps
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- mezzanineIntermediate story between floors
- landingDescent's final moment
- newelRailing's supporting post
spindle · tread · corridor · atrium · portico · walkway · gallery · catwalk
Obstruction preventing passage
- protectionGuarding against harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- gripSecure manual hold
- stabilityResistance to displacement
hazard · accessibility · code · regulation · non-slip · childproofing · elderly · mobility
Support or category
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- fasteningJoining two parts together
- anchoringFastening securely to position
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
bolts · screws · stanchion · post · flange · clamps · welding · attachment
Rust-resistant iron alloy
- woodTree-derived building material
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- aluminumElement thirteen
- ironElement twenty-six
wrought-iron · chrome · copper · glass · PVC · vinyl · oak · mahogany
Side-facing outline
- diameterDistance across through center
- curveSmooth, angleless line
- spiralCurve winding around center
- straightNot curved or crooked
continuous · ergonomic · contoured · decorative · ornamental · minimalist · modern · traditional
staircase
Indoor flight of steps
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- mezzanineIntermediate story between floors
- landingDescent's final moment
newel · spindle · tread · corridor · atrium · portico · walkway · gallery · catwalk · footbridge
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- protectionGuarding against harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- gripSecure manual hold
stability · hazard · accessibility · code · regulation · non-slip · childproofing · elderly · mobility · caution
bracket
Support or category
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- fasteningJoining two parts together
- anchoringFastening securely to position
hardware · bolts · screws · stanchion · post · flange · clamps · welding · attachment · fittings
stainless-steel
Rust-resistant iron alloy
iron · wrought-iron · chrome · copper · glass · PVC · vinyl · oak · mahogany · brushed
profile
Side-facing outline
straight · continuous · ergonomic · contoured · decorative · ornamental · minimalist · modern · traditional · Victorian
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- elevatorselevator, elevators, elevator shaft, lift shaft, elevator doors
- railsmonorail, train track
- safety devicesairbag, seatbelt, smoke detector, helmet, fire extinguisher
- stairsstair, stairs, treads, steps, staircase
handrailhazard
Source of potential harm
trip hazard · void · obstacle · pitfall · danger
handrailvoid
Without legal effect
gap · abyss · precipice · no support · freestanding