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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 one of the shafts or columns supporting a rail while a banister refers to the handrail itself.
- Remember that a baluster is part of the structural elements and is generally smaller than the banister.
- A banister is what you hold onto while walking up the stairs, whereas a baluster is part of the support system underneath.
- The word baluster often refers to multiple pieces, while a banister is a singular rail.
- Banisters are usually on top and are continuous, while balusters are spaced apart and positioned underneath, between the base and the rail.
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