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grab bars

[/ɡræb bɑːrz/]
nounpl: grab bars
barras de apoio
1. metal or plastic bars installed on walls in bathrooms or other areas to provide support and prevent falls, typically used by elderly people, disabled individuals, or those with mobility issues
The nursing home installed grab bars in all the bathrooms for safety.
A casa de repouso instalou barras de apoio em todos os banheiros pela segurança.
2. safety devices mounted on walls or fixtures to help people maintain balance and stability
My grandmother uses grab bars to help her get in and out of the bathtub.
Minha avó usa barras de apoio para ajudá-la a entrar e sair da banheira.
Synonyms
safety barshandrailssupport barsaccessibility bars

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
barras de apoio
most common and standard term
General Brazilian
barras de segurança
alternative term emphasizing safety aspect
Portugal
barras de apoio
standard Portuguese term
Portugal
corrimãos de segurança
alternative term meaning safety handrails

Related Idioms & Phrases

safety equipment
accessibility features
elderly care devices
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