banister

Meanings

• noun

  A railing consisting of two or more uprights and a horizontal balustrade, used to prevent falls from stairs, balconies, or porches.

  - "The banister on the staircase was worn smooth from years of use."
  - "She clung to the banister as she descended the steep staircase."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with banister
anaster , aster , banister , canister , disaster , fastenher , faster , gaster , haster , master , naster , paster , raster , spaster , waster

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Variants

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banister , banistered , banisters , bannister , bannisters

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Etymology

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From Old French bannister, from banne 'barrier, railing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'banister' comes from the Old French word 'bannister', which means 'barrier' or 'railing'.

2. The Banister Frog is a type of frog found in Madagascar that is named for its distinctive banister-shaped ridges on its back.

3. In some parts of England, it is traditional to rub the banister when passing it on the way to a wedding ceremony, as a sign of good luck and fertility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Handrail: A handrail is a vertical or horizontal bar designed to be grasped by a person for support or guidance while walking or climbing stairs, ramps, or other sloped surfaces.

2. Balustrade: A balustrade is a decorative parapet, consisting of a row of balusters (vertical posts) and rails, used to prevent falls from an elevated area or to define the edge of a terrace, balcony, or stairway.

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Culture

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In literature, the banister is often used as a symbol of support, protection, or separation. For example, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the banister is the site of the famous balcony scene where Romeo first declares his love for Juliet.

How to Memorize "banister"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a staircase with a railing on each side. Imagine yourself running your hand along the smooth surface of the banister as you climb the stairs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'banister' with the image of a staircase and a railing. Think of the word 'support' when you see or hear the word 'banister'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'banister' with the phrase 'Bring Any Necessary Items Stairs Easily'.

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