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balustrade |
2 definitions found 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 1.6 [wn]: balustrade n : at side of staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling [syn: {bannister}, {banister}, {balusters}, {handrail}]
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