Definitions for: Banister

[n] a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

Webster (1913) Definition: Ban"is*ter, n. [Formerly also banjore and banjer;
corrupted from bandore, through negro slave pronunciation.]
A stringed musical instrument having a head and neck like the
guitar, and its body like a tambourine. It has five strings,
and is played with the fingers and hands.

Synonyms: balusters, balustrade, bannister, handrail

See Also: balcony, baluster, barrier, rail, railing

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