BALUSTRADES

Noun

balustrades

plural of balustrade

Source: Wiktionary


BALUSTRADE

Bal"us*trade` (-trad`), n. [F. balustrade, It. balaustrata fr. balaustro. See Baluster.] (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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