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banister Definition

ban·is·ter (banis tər)

noun

  1. Now Rare a baluster
  2. a handrail held up by balusters, as along a staircase
  3. the handrail itself

Etymology: altered < baluster

banister Synonyms

banister

n.

railing, baluster, balustrade; see rail 1.

banister Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Note: Spiral staircase has rope banister, which may be unsuitable for the less mobile.
  • use: He does not always need to use the banister.
  • hold: After 6 weeks you may hold the banister with either arm.

Preposition: with

  • hand: If possible hang on to the banister with one hand for support.

Adjective modifier

  • wooden: The hand-turned wooden banisters lead the eye up the stairs to the vaulted ceiling and chandeliers at the top of the building.
  • second: This may mean that a second banister is required.

Modifies a noun

  • rail: The skirting boards and banister rails are also in dark wood.
  • post: Even as its head twined itself around the banister post, the rest of its body was still pouring out of the broken bag.

Noun used with modifier

  • stair: Keep coats off the floor and stair banisters by adding a row of hooks instead.
  • staircase: The original staircase banister has been reinstated, treated and stained to match its original color.

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