BALUSTER

baluster

(noun) one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

baluster (plural balusters)

(architecture)  A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister.

Synonyms

• banister

Anagrams

• Albertus, Breaults, balustre, bluestar, rustable

Source: Wiktionary

Bal"us*ter, n. Etym: [F. balustre, It. balaustro, fr. L. balaustium the flower of the wild pomegranate, fr. Gr. ; -- so named from the similarity of form.] (Arch.)

Definition: A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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