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baluster

bal·us·ter [ ˈba-lə-stər]

baluster

noun

[ˈba-lə-stər]

Definition of baluster

1 : an object or vertical member (such as the leg of a table, a round in a chair back, or the stem of a glass) having a vaselike or turned outline

2 : an upright often vase-shaped support for a rail

Recent Examples on the Web

//That gave us a 54-inch by 70-inch rack of steel tubing, rectangular with rounded corners, the top railing held up by four-inch-tall balusters.
— Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "How I Learned To Build With Metal," 24 May 2019
//Upgrading railings, even if they’re not broken, can really take your deck from meh to major: Going from basic 2 x 2-inch wood balusters to decorative aluminum rails, for example, makes a big impact.
— Brett Martin, House Beautiful, "What A Deck Renovation Actually Costs," 13 July 2018
//The telltale signs of the client's profession: Oak beamed ceilings, paneling, stair railings and carved balusters throughout the 14,335-square-foot house.
— Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "Portland's most expensive house for sale is surprising (photos)," 3 June 2018
//The original turned porch columns and balusters were replaced by Craftsman-like elements in the early 20th century.
— Diane Cowen, Houston Chronicle, "Galveston's annual home tour a mix of architecture and history," 27 Apr. 2018
//David Crane via Storyful Melissa Lehmberg took this video of a fawn that was trapped between the balusters of a bridge on Daufuskie Island after flood waters from Hurricane Irma receded.
— Mark Price, charlotteobserver, "Woman finds a deer trapped in a neighborhood storm drain. How it got there is weird. | Charlotte Observer," 24 May 2018
//The attractive, wrought iron balusters on the staircase add a crisp, modern look.
— Joan Walden, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 3 Erica Lane, West Simsbury," 20 July 2017
//There are doors and windows, architectural columns and decorative finials, balusters and spindles, as well as bins of hinges, drawer pulls and other hardware from whatever time period one desires.
— Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, "S.A.’s doors, windows, hardware from old homes finding new lives," 4 May 2018
//To ensure outdated stairs don't take away from the rest of the home's design, consider replacing the existing balusters.
— John Sewall, Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: Upgrade your interiors for a fresh look this season," 24 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of baluster

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for baluster

French balustre, from Italian balaustro, from balaustra wild pomegranate flower, from Latin balaustium, from Greek balaustion; from its shape

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