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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

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