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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 calledbaluster slats”. Stewie then asks if the “baluster” is the big, round thing at the bottom of the stairs...
- Bridge in October 2013 Stone lotus on the top of a baluster column Stone lion on the top of a baluster column Lotus carving on the pier 《岁月尘封祥符桥》. zjol...
- basilica and architecture characterised by pilaster-strips, blank arcading, baluster shafts and triangular headed openings. After the Norman conquest in 1066...
- shoot downwards; this incline is called the superior talus. Attic style Baluster Merlon Redoubt Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Parapet" . Encyclopædia Britannica...
- standing seam metal gable roof. Its front porch features turned posts and a baluster bracketed spindle frieze with drop pendants, and a pointed window in the...
- also heavily used: flutings, pilasters (fluted and unfluted), fluted balusters (twisted and straight), columns (engaged and unengaged, sometimes replaced...
- brought from Makrana. The façade is composed of cusped arches and engaged baluster columns with smooth and fine contours. The mosque has three superimposed...