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banister

 

[ หˆbรฆnษชstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

house

A banister is a structure that serves as a support or safety barrier along a staircase or balcony. It is typically made of wood, metal, or glass.

Synonyms

balustrade, railing

Examples of usage

  • The children slid down the banister of the staircase.
  • She held onto the banister tightly as she walked down the stairs.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

In architecture, a banister is a railing on the outside of a building, often decorative in design.

Synonyms

guardrail, handrail

Examples of usage

  • The banister of the old mansion was intricately carved and beautifully preserved.
  • The banister along the balcony added an elegant touch to the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "banister" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrimรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gelรคnder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pegangan tangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ balustrada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ใ™ใ‚Š (ใฆใ™ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rampe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barandilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korkuluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚œ๊ฐ„ (nan-gan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุงุจุฒูŠู† (daraabzeen)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกbradlรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกbradlie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ๆ† (lรกn'gฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ograja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handriรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (reli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hcษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barandilla

Etymology

The word 'banister' is derived from the Old French word 'banestre' which means 'crossbeam'. The use of banisters in architecture and homes dates back to the medieval times when they were used for structural support and safety. Over the centuries, banisters have evolved in design and materials, becoming an essential feature in staircases and balconies for both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,934, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.