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bal·us·trade
I. \ˈbaləˌstrād, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from Italian balaustrata, from balaustro baluster
1.
a. : a row of balusters topped by a rail to serve as an open parapet (as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building)
b. : a stair rail; especially : a wide rail having massive supports
2. : a low parapet or barrier
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to furnish with a balustrade |