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balustrade

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of balustrade

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
  • an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase
Synonyms of balustrade

banister (also bannister), guardrail, rail, railing
Words Related to balustrade

handrail

taffrail

fender

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