Baluster

['bæləstə] or ['bæləstɚ]

Definition

(noun.) one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing.

Typist: Sean--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gallery. See Balustrade.

Typed by Ellie

Definition

n. a small pillar used as a support to the rail of a staircase &c.—adj. Bal′ustered.—n. Bal′ustrade a row of balusters joined by a rail forming an ornamental parapet to a balcony &c.

Editor: Stanton