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banister

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of banister

  1. a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports <a much-needed new banister for the rickety staircase> Synonyms balustrade, railing (also bannister), guardrail, railRelated Words handrail; taffrail; fender



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