banister (Meaning)

Wordnet

banister (n)

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

Webster

banister (n.)

A stringed musical instrument having a head and neck like the guitar, and its body like a tambourine. It has five strings, and is played with the fingers and hands.

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banister Sentence Examples

  1. The polished wooden banister gleamed in the dim hallway, inviting ascent.
  2. She reached for the cold metal banister as she descended the winding staircase.
  3. The ornate banister served as an elegant accent to the grand foyer.
  4. The small child gripped the banister tightly as he cautiously navigated the unfamiliar stairs.
  5. The banister creaked and groaned with each footstep, a testament to its age.
  6. The elaborate twists and carvings on the banister spoke to the artistry of its maker.
  7. She leaned against the banister, lost in thought as she watched the world outside.
  8. The missing banister left a dangerous void at the edge of the staircase.
  9. The banister had witnessed countless generations of families ascending and descending the stairs.
  10. The banister offered a sense of security and stability as she navigated the slippery steps.

FAQs About the word banister

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from fallingA stringed musical instrument having a head and neck like the guitar, and its body

railing, rail,balustrade, fender, guardrail,handrail

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The polished wooden banister gleamed in the dim hallway, inviting ascent.

She reached for the cold metal banister as she descended the winding staircase.

The ornate banister served as an elegant accent to the grand foyer.

The small child gripped the banister tightly as he cautiously navigated the unfamiliar stairs.