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Balusters

noun

A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling. Synonyms: balustrade, banister, bannister, handrail.

Baluster

noun

(Corrupted into banister)

One of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing.

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"Balusters" Quotes from Famous Books

... wrong. The colonel was at that moment finishing his toilet upstairs, in what he was pleased to call his "dressing-room," his cheery voice announcing that fact over the balusters as soon as he heard my own, coupled with the additional information that he would be down in ...

— Colonel Carter of Cartersville • F. Hopkinson Smith

... a convert, and it was in a state of the most painful nervous exaltation that I left the medium's house that evening. She accompanied me to the door, hoping that I was satisfied. The raps followed us as we went through the hall, sounding on the balusters, the flooring, and even the lintels of the door. I hastily expressed my satisfaction, and escaped hurriedly into the cool night air. I walked home with but one thought possessing me—how to obtain a diamond of the immense size required. My entire ...

— The Diamond Lens • Fitz-James O'brien

... are permitted to explore the long, wet, glittering galleries with a guide, and slide down the smooth wooden rollers which join the different levels of the mines. This pastime has the same fascination as sliding down the balusters; and it is said that even queens and princesses have been delighted with it. This is a touching proof of the fundamental simplicity and ...

— Little Rivers - A Book Of Essays In Profitable Idleness • Henry van Dyke

... exit with an air of perplexity, and he even came out on to the landing, the better to observe us over the balusters; until, unexpectedly catching Thorndyke's eye, he withdrew his head with remarkable suddenness, and retired ...

— John Thorndyke's Cases • R. Austin Freeman

... Miss Miller and the doctor had met at the door with Mr. Wragg, and a violent outburst on that gentleman's part died away as he saw that the intruders had disappeared. He was still grumbling when Mr. Harris, putting his head over the balusters, asked him to make a ...

— Short Cruises • W.W. Jacobs