Hypertext Webster Gateway: "balustrade"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Balustrade \Bal"us*trade`\ (-tr[=a]d`), n. [F. balustrade, It.
balaustrata fr. balaustro. See {Baluster}.]
A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open
parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge,
staircase, or the eaves of a building.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
balustrade
n : a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent
people from falling [syn: {bannister}, {banister}, {balusters},
{handrail}]
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