stair railings

noun

The angled part of a staircase used for handholding. Usually on both sides of the staircase, sometimes it is put only on one side.

“The international building code mandates a standard minimum height for stair railings.”

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Meanings

nounstair railings pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyThe angled part of a staircase used for handholding. Usually on both sides of the staircase, sometimes it is put only on one side.

    The international building code mandates a standard minimum height for stair railings.

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Chicago

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