Balister vs. Baluster

Balisternoun

(obsolete) A crossbow.

Balisternoun

(obsolete) An arbalister or crossbowman.

Balisternoun

A crossbow.

Balusternoun

(architecture)  A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister.

Balusternoun

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.

Balusternoun

one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing

Balusternoun

a short decorative pillar forming part of a series supporting a rail or coping.

Balusternoun

(of a furniture leg or other decorative item) having the form of a baluster

Baluster

A baluster is a vertical moulded shaft, square, or lathe-turned form found in stairways, parapets, and other architectural features. In furniture construction it is known as a spindle.