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Definition of Baluster

Baluster
Baluster Bal"us*ter, n. [F. balustre, It. balaustro, fr. L. balaustium the flower of the wild pomegranate, fr. Gr. balay`stion; -- so named from the similarity of form.] (Arch.) A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gallery. See Balustrade. [Corrupted into banister.]

Meaning of Baluster from wikipedia

- A baluster (/ˈbæləstər/ ) is an upright support, often a vertical moulded shaft, square, or lathe-turned form found in stairways, parapets, and other architectural...
- Heavy baluster gl****es or goblets (French 'balustre' = 'pomegranate flower') were po****r in the period 1680–1740. The baluster stem is formed in one...
- "volute" that connects the tops of the balusters. Besides the cosmetic appeal, starting steps allow the balusters to form a wider, more stable base for...
- and Brian corrects him by saying they are called "baluster slats". Stewie then asks if the "baluster" is the big, round thing at the bottom of the stairs...
- part, placed inside a gl**** case protected by a golden grate. Above the baluster of the altar were placed eight putti in prayer or bearing the nails of...
- basilica and architecture characterised by pilaster-strips, blank arcading, baluster shafts and triangular headed openings. After the Norman conquest in 1066...
- consumption. Beaker Beer gl****ware Bottle Coffee cup Cup Dwarf ale gl**** Heavy baluster gl**** Jar Mazagran Mug Pythagorean cup Quaich Sake cup (ochoko) Stemware...
- design is built on-site using pressure treated lumber, with the vertical balusters regularly spaced to meet building code. Wood railing could be in different...
- dancing figures and the east face of the wall consists of windows with balusters, decorated with dancing figures, animals and devatas. The outer wall encloses...
- ecclesial architecture, it is also used to designate the area between the baluster of a Catholic church and the high altar (what is usually called the sanctuary...