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Noun
/ˈbanəstər/,
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bannisters, plural; banisters, plural;
  1. The structure formed by uprights and a handrail at the side of a staircase

  2. A single upright at the side of the staircase
    • - I stuck my head between the banisters
  1. bannister: a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
  2. A baluster (also known as a "Stair Stick", and according to OED derived through the balustre, from balaustro, from balaustra, "pomegranate flower" [from a resemblance to the swelling form of the half-open flower (illustration, below left)], from Latin balaustium, from Greek balaustion- ...
  3. (Banisters) A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability or support. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls. ...
  4. The handrail on the side of a staircase; One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster
  5. The banister refers to the system of parts that combine to make the stairway. A banister is usually the combination of handrail, newels, stair treads, balusters and assorted trim pieces.
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  7. a baluster ( corruption of baluster ).
  8. A handrail beside a stairway.