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handrails

[/ˈhænˌreɪlz/]
nounpl: handrails
corrimões
1. Rails or bars attached to walls, stairs, or other structures designed to be grasped by hand for support or safety
The elderly man held onto the handrails as he climbed the stairs.
O homem idoso segurou-se nos corrimões enquanto subia as escadas.
2. Safety bars installed in bathrooms, vehicles, or public spaces to provide balance and prevent falls
The bus has handrails for passengers to hold during their journey.
O ônibus possui corrimões para os passageiros se segurarem durante a viagem.
Synonyms
railingsgrab barssafety barsbanisters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corrimões
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
corrimões
Standard usage
São Paulo
corrimões
Standard usage
Portugal
corrimãos
Portuguese spelling variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold the handrail
grasp the handrail for safety
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