Banister

Pronunciation: /ˈbænɪstər/

Banister (noun)

  1. a handrail along the side of stairs for support and safety.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Banister

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