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banister

/ˈbænɪstə/

/ˈbænɪstər/

Translations

banisternoun

banisters

/ˈbænɪstə/

/ˈbænɪstər/

She held onto the banister as she descended the stairs.

Она держалась за перила, спускаясь по лестнице.

Additional translations

Synonyms

banisteradjective

/ˈbæn.ɪ.stə/

/ˈbæn.ɪ.stɚ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "banister rail").

banisternoun

A handrail, especially on a staircase.

She held onto the banister as she descended the stairs.

The structure formed by the handrail and its supporting posts.

The ornate banister added a touch of elegance to the old house.

banisteradjective

Relating to, serving as, or forming part of a banister.

The carpenter replaced the broken banister rail.