balustrade


balustrade

noun

Definition of BALUSTRADE

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports <an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase>
Synonyms balustrade, banister (also bannister), guardrail, rail
Related Words handrail; taffrail; fender

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