baluster

Example Sentences

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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

His hand came in contact with the baluster, and he quickly ascended the rickety stairs.

From The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts by Bentley, Charles S.

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 Alcott, Louisa May

La Mole sprang through the open window, reached the unlocked door, opened it, came to a winding stairway, and placing in the king's hand the cord that served as a baluster: "Come, sire," said he.

From Marguerite de Valois by Dumas père, Alexandre