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Handrail vs Landrail - What's the difference?

handrail | landrail |

As nouns the difference between handrail and landrail

is that handrail is 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 while landrail is the corncrake, Crex crex.

handrail

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.

    • See also

    * bannister * balustrade

    landrail

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The corncrake, Crex crex .