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Hold the handrail on the stairs.
What does Handrail mean?
A handrail is a rail you hold for support.
Dictionary definition
A rail that people hold for support while walking on stairs, ramps, or paths.
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Handrail in a sentence
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The ramp had a sturdy handrail for extra support.
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A well-placed handrail can help people move more safely through a building.
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Practice 1
What is a handrail?
A handrail helps people stay steady on stairs or ramps.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to handrail?
Handrails are often found beside stairs.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses handrail correctly?
Handrail fits a sentence about support while walking.
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WordHandrail.
Partnoun.
MeaningHandrail means A handrail is a rail you hold for support.
ExampleExample: Hold the handrail on the stairs.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hand · rayl
- Strongest beat
- hand
- Ending
- rayl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hand.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
unsupported edgeAn edge without a rail to hold.
open sideA side without a support rail.
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A handrail is a rail you hold for support.
Common mix-up
Handrail is not the same as unsupported edge. Handrail means a handrail is a rail you hold for support.
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Read this model sentence: The ramp had a sturdy handrail for extra support. Clue words: support, ramp, sturdy. Underline clue words that show why handrail fits instead of unsupported edge. Now write one new sentence that shows handrail without using the word handrail. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show handrail?
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