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

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

He steadied himself by grasping the baluster, and the doctor left him, and sent out Ducie.

From A Reconstructed Marriage by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

When he last saw her, she was inside the pavilion, leaning over the baluster rail, breast high, protected by it.

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne