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Noun: banister  ba-nis-tu(r)
  1. A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
    - bannister, balustrade, balusters, handrail

Derived forms: banisters

Type of: barrier

Part of: balcony

Encyclopedia: Banister, Thomas