Banister
Pronunciation: /ˈbænɪstər/
Banister (noun)
- a handrail along the side of stairs for support and safety.
- one of the vertical posts supporting a handrail on stairs.
Examples
- She held onto the banister while descending the stairs.
- The child slid down the banister for fun.
Common collocations: hold the banister, slide down the banister, polish the banister, paint the banister, install a banister