siderail
nounUK /ˈsaɪdreɪl/
US /ˈsaɪdreɪl/
A bar on the side of something that you can hold to stay safe.
She held the siderail as she walked down the stairs.
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2. A rail along the side of a road or track that keeps vehicles or trains in place.
The car scraped the siderail but stayed on the road.
3. A rail on the side of a bed that keeps a person from rolling out.
The nurse raised the siderail on the hospital bed.
4. A side rail on a piece of furniture, such as a crib or a cart.
He attached the siderail to the crib before putting the baby to bed.