'handrail' definitions:

Definition of 'handrail'

(from WordNet)
noun
A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling [syn: bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrail]

Definition of 'handrail'

From: GCIDE
  • handrail \hand"rail`\ n. a rail[1] at the side of staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling; -- shaped so as to be conveniently gripped with the hand; as, please hold onto the handrail when crossing the walkway.
  • Syn: bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters. [WordNet 1.5]