| 单词 | baluster |
| 释义 | baluster (once / 14088 pages) n A baluster is a spindle or pillar in the railing of a stairway. Many balusters together make up a balustrade. The rungs in a staircase that you tap your fingers against as you descend are each called a baluster. Wooden balusters are made from wood that's carved with a lathe into a distinctive curved shape. The railing around a patio or terrace might be made of balusters, small decorative columns. Baluster comes from the Italian balaustro, "pillar," from balausta, "flower of the wild pomegranate," which has a stem with baluster-like double curves. WORD FAMILYbaluster: balusters USAGE EXAMPLESHe is refurbishing the stair railings and balusters. Washington Times(Aug 07, 2016) “Hopefully, we will have some options to look at, such as including decorative balusters modeled upon the current ones on the bridge,” he said. Washington Times(Aug 07, 2016) Cooling hues, light wide-plank French oak floors and a rustic staircase with metal rails and oak balusters are among details of note. Los Angeles Times(May 07, 2016) n one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing Hyper support any device that bears the weight of another thing |
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