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Baluster vs. Banister
Baluster
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The ornate baluster added elegance to the staircase.Craftsmen skillfully carved each baluster by hand.A twisted baluster design was chosen for the balcony railing.
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This word has no antonymsBanister
/ˈbanɪstə/Examples:
She clutched the banister tightly as she descended.The cat gracefully leapt onto the banister.He polished the wooden banister until it gleamed.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- A baluster is a single vertical post or column, while a banister is the entire handrail system.
- Imagine holding onto a banister as you go down the stairs, but you're not gripping each individual baluster.
- Balusters are the repetitive vertical elements supporting a railing, while banister refers to the upper railing they support.
- Think of balusters as the legs of the banister, holding it up.
- Banister is the broader term, which includes the handrail and its support, which are the balusters.
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