Handrail vs. Banister

Handrail and Banister Definitions
Handrail
A narrow railing that is grasped with the hand for support, as on a staircase.
Banister
A handrail, especially on a staircase.
Handrail
A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
Banister
Such a handrail together with its supporting structures.
Handrail
A moving continuous belt-like rail on either side of an escalator which users can hold on to for support.
Banister
One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.
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Handrail
A rail{1} at the side of staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling; - shaped so as to be conveniently gripped with the hand; as, please hold onto the handrail when crossing the walkway.
Banister
The handrail on the side of a staircase.
Handrail
A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
Banister
One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.
Banister
To construct a banister
Banister
To act as a banister
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Banister
A baluster.
Banister
The balustrade of a staircase. Formerly used in this sense mostly in the plural, now mostly in the singular.
He struggled to ascend the pulpit stairs, holding hard on the banisters. Sir W. Scott.
Banister
A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling