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Definition of balusters - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
staircaseRare vertical posts supporting a handrailRare
- The staircase was lined with ornate balusters.
2.
architectureRare vertical supports on a balcony edgeRare
- The balcony's balusters were made of wrought iron.
3.
designRare decorative spindles in furniture designRare
- The antique chair featured carved wooden balusters.
Images of balusters
vertical posts supporting a handrail 
vertical supports on a balcony edge 
decorative spindles in furniture design
Origin of balusters
Italian, balaustro (wild pomegranate flower)
Terms with balusters included in their meaning
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architecture
the railing and supporting balusters on a staircase
architecture
railing with balusters for safety or decoration
Examples of balusters in a sentence
He admired the craftsmanship of the wooden balusters. The wooden balusters added charm to the staircase. Restoration included replacing the damaged balusters on the porch. The staircase was adorned with elegant balusters. Balusters added charm to the old balcony.
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- French:balustres, balustre, ...
- German:Baluster, Säulchen, ...
- Italian:balaustre, balaustri, ...
- Spanish:balaustres, barrotes, ...
- Portuguese:balaústres, colunetas, ...
- Chinese:栏杆柱, 扶手, ...
- Japanese:欄干, 手すり子, ...
- Arabic:أَعْمِدَة الدَّرابْزِين, دَعائِمُ الدَّرابْزينِ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲמֻדֵּי מַעֲקֶה, תּוֹמְכֵי מַעֲקֶה, ...
- Russian:балясины, перила, ...
- Ukrainian:балясини, балюстрада, ...
- Hindi:बालस्टर, बलस्टर, ...
Definition of baluster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
architectureTECH. short post supporting a railing or copingTECH.
- The staircase has a wooden baluster under each handrail.
- Each baluster was carved with intricate designs.
- The balcony’s baluster needed repainting.
Images of baluster
short post supporting a railing or coping
Origin of baluster
Italian, balaustro (wild pomegranate flower)
View all translations of baluster
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- French:balustre, ...
- German:Baluster, ...
- Italian:balaustro, ...
- Spanish:balaustre, ...
- Portuguese:balaústre, ...
- Chinese:栏杆柱, ...
- Japanese:親柱, ...
- Arabic:عَمُود الدَّرَابْزِين, ...
- Hebrew:עַמּוּדוֹן, ...
- Russian:балясина, ...
- Ukrainian:балясина, ...
- Hindi:बलस्टर, ...
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