foot rail
a stretcher connecting the legs of a piece of furniture, as a chair or table, upon which the feet may be rested.
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The side foot rails are also quite small, which is worth mentioning if you are a sprinter who often needs to rest in between bolts.
The best treadmills for walking and running all year round | Chelsea Frank | October 13, 2021 | Popular-ScienceJack edged himself in, and climbed up to the iron foot-rail of the bed, where he sat swinging his legs.
Jill's Red Bag | Amy Le FeuvreA single post of straight cedar securely fixed in the ground held the poles in place which formed the side and foot rail.
The Southerner | Thomas DixonInstead of doing so he put one hand on the foot-rail, and gently, and as if in pain, sat down on the foot of the bed.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep | Henry M. LymanThe hand reached up and caught the iron foot rail, gripping it firmly.
The Law-Breakers | Ridgwell Cullum
Patty slid down from the white iron foot-rail, and Priscilla descended from the top of the trunk.
Just Patty | Jean Webster
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