Balustrade and Handrail

Balustrade noun - A protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports.

Handrail is a synonym for balustrade in railing topic. In some cases you can use "Handrail" instead a noun "Balustrade", when it comes to topics like rail, banister, guardrail, rail for stairs.

Handrail noun - A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.

Balustrade is a synonym for handrail in railing topic. You can use "Balustrade" instead a noun "Handrail", if it concerns topics such as rail, banister, guardrail, railing of stairs.