baluster

baluster

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1. n. 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. Source: opted
2. n. one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing Source: wordnet
3. 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
4. A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an openparapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase,or the eaves of a building. Source: adambom
5. n:100 n. one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing Source: ecdict

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