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Baluster

Baluster Meaning & Definition
Baluster Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Baluster?

[n] one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing

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See Also | balusters | balustrade | banister | bannister | handrail | support

Baluster In Webster's Dictionary

\Bal"us*ter\, n. [F. balustre, It. balaustro, fr. L. balaustium the flower of the wild pomegranate, fr. Gr. balay`stion; -- so named from the similarity of form.] (Arch.) A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gallery. See {Balustrade}. [Corrupted into {banister}.]

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