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balusters

/ˈbæl.ə.stər/

2 entries

noun

C2formalcommon/ˈbæl.ə.stər/

A noun referring to one of a series of short vertical posts or supports that hold up a railing, typically found on staircases or balconies.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее один из ряда коротких вертикальных столбиков или опор, поддерживающих перила, обычно встречающихся на лестницах или балконах.
  1. Railing support B2 formal

    One of a series of short vertical posts that support the handrail of a staircase or balcony.

    • The wooden balusters were intricately carved.
    • A child's head got stuck between the balusters of the staircase.
    • The old house had beautiful wrought-iron balusters.

    🇷🇺Балясина

    Synonyms: banisterspindle

  • balusters plural form
  • balusters' possessive plural form
  • baluster's possessive singular form

noun

C1formalcommon/ˈbæl.ə.stəz/

A noun referring to the vertical posts or a railing system placed at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее вертикальные стойки или систему перил, установленных сбоку лестницы или балкона для предотвращения падения людей.
  1. Staircase or balcony railing B2 formal

    A series of short vertical posts that support the handrail on a staircase or balcony, forming a protective barrier.

    • The wooden balusters on the staircase were intricately carved.
    • He leaned over the balcony, gripping the balusters for support.
    • The old house had ornate iron balusters that were restored.
    • The balusters were painted white to match the new handrail.

    🇷🇺Балясины

  • balusters's possessive singular form