handrailings

Handrailings is a less common plural form of handrailing, referring to rails or barriers designed to be grasped by hand for support or safety, typically along staircases, ramps, or elevated walkways.

The more standard term is simply handrails, with handrailings appearing occasionally in technical or legal contexts where the full compound form is preferred.

The building code specifies requirements for handrailings on all public stairways.