What does banister mean?
Definitions for banister
ˈbæn ə stərban·is·ter
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word banister.
Princeton's WordNet
bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrailnoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
Wiktionary
banisternoun
The handrail on the side of a staircase.
banisternoun
One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.
Etymology: Corruption of baluster.
Wikipedia
banister
A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide safety or support. In Britain, handrails are referred to as banisters. Handrails are usually used to provide support for body or to hold clothings in a bathroom or similar areas. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls or to hold necessities. Handrails are typically supported by balusters or attached to walls. Similar items not covered in this article include bathroom handrails—which help to prevent falls on slippery, wet floors—other grab bars, used, for instance, in ships' galleys, and barres, which serve as training aids for ballet dancers. Guard rails and balustrades line drop-offs and other dangerous areas, keeping people and vehicles out.
ChatGPT
banister
A banister is a structure designed for support and safety, typically found on staircases, balconies, and decks. It consists of a rail and supporting posts, also known as balusters, that help prevent people from falling off the edge. Banisters can be made from various materials including wood, metal, and glass.
Webster Dictionary
Banisternoun
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
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Banister
ban′istėr, n. a corr. of Baluster.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
BANISTER
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Banister is ranked #10260 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Banister surname appeared 3,141 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Banister.
84.3% or 2,649 total occurrences were White.
10.2% or 323 total occurrences were Black.
2.2% or 72 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
2% or 64 total occurrences were of two or more races.
0.6% or 19 total occurrences were Asian.
0.4% or 14 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of banister in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of banister in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of banister in a Sentence
I did 25 minutes running on the spot this morning - I had my braces caught in the banister
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- парапетBulgarian
- GeländerGerman
- κιγκλίδωμαGreek
- barandillaSpanish
- kaidepinna, kaidepuu, kaideFinnish
- rampe, balustreFrench
- מעקהHebrew
- speli, brjóstriðssúla, handrið, pílári, rimill, stigahandrið, spællIcelandic
- ringhieraItalian
- 手すりJapanese
- TrapegelännerLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- leuning, balusterDutch
- gelenderNorwegian
- corrimão, balaústrePortuguese
- поручень, перила, баля́синаRussian
- trappräckeSwedish
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