esbart
əsˈbaɾt
CA
handrail or banister (the handhold along a staircase or balcony)
La main del van pel esbart de l'escala.
His hand slid along the handrail of the stairs.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'spartum', via Old Catalan, referring to a beam or support used for holding on.
Memory Aid
Remember esbart relates to stairs - it's the bar you hold when you start ascending.
Collocations
esbart de l'escalaesbart de balcó
Synonyms
barana
Related Words
escalabalcópassamà