Baluster vs. Balustrade

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.

Balustradenoun

A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.

Balustradenoun

A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, or the eaves of a building, or as a guard railing on a staircase; - it serves as a guard to prevent people from falling.

Balustradenoun

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

Balustradenoun

a railing supported by balusters, especially one forming an ornamental parapet to a balcony, bridge, or terrace.