Baluster: meaning, definitions and examples

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baluster

 

[ หˆbรฆl.ษ™.stษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture design

A baluster is a small post or pillar that supports a handrail or a parapet, typically found on staircases, balconies, and bridges. It is usually part of a series of similar posts called a balustrade. Balusters can be made from various materials including wood, metal, or stone.

Synonyms

column, post, spindle, supports

Examples of usage

  • The staircase featured elegant wooden balusters.
  • The balcony was surrounded by decorative balusters.
  • The architect designed a modern house with glass balusters.
  • She leaned against the baluster to enjoy the view.
  • The old stone bridge had beautifully carved balusters.

Translations

Translations of the word "baluster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balustre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฒเคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baluster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baluster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปััะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ balustrada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฉใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท balustre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ balustre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parmaklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚œ๊ฐ„ ๊ธฐ๋‘ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุงุจุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balustrรกda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balustrรกda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ๆ†ๆŸฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baluster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baluster

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปัŽัั‚ั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baluster

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ balustre

Etymology

The word 'baluster' comes from the Italian word 'balaustra', which means 'pomegranate flower', referring to the shape of the baluster resembling the flower of this fruit. This Italian term is derived from 'balaustro' and has roots in the Latin word 'balausta', which is a further derivation from the Greek word 'balaustion'. The use of balusters in architecture dates back to ancient times, especially in Roman and Renaissance designs. Over time, various styles and materials have evolved, making balusters not only functional as support structures but also as key decorative elements in architecture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,954 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.