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banisters

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banisters, bannisters [ˈbænɪstəz]
pl n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) the railing and supporting balusters on a staircase; balustrade
[altered from baluster]
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banisters
plural noun railing, rail, balustrade, handrail, balusters I still remember sliding down the banisters.
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banisters [ˈbænɪstəz] NPL → barandilla f, pasamanos m inv
banisters [ˈbænɪstəz] npl → ringhiera sg
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Now write, 'I am very sorry that Miss Wilson saw me when I slid down the banisters this evening.
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She did not skim over it, but walked down it, and guided herself by the banisters on account of her candle having died out.
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He bowed as I drew aside to let him pass--his face was fearfully pale--and he held fast by the banisters as he descended the stairs.
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