baluster
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They are designed for a baluster style of railing with pickets and can’t be used with all railing types.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2021
One stair baluster is still broken; its loose base has scratched the floor, and its paint is chipped and old.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2010
It rests on the Corinthian capital of a very bulbous baluster, is square, and has on each side four beautiful little Corinthian columns, fluted and surrounded with large acanthus leaves at the bottom.
From Portuguese Architecture by Walter Crum Watson
“This hall the same colour,” said I, “with the rails of the baluster in the cream white of the trim.”
From The Idyl of Twin Fires by Walter Prichard Eaton
Anna leaned on the wide baluster a moment, looking thoughtfully out upon the sea; and as she gazed a new expression stole over her charming face, changing its disdainful warmth to soft regret.
From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Louisa May Alcott
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