HANDRAIL

bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrail

(noun) a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

handrail (plural handrails)

A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

Source: Wiktionary



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22 May 2025

BOLLARD

(noun) a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines); “the road was closed to vehicular traffic with bollards”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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