Bannisters Meaning in English
word · lemma: bannister
ˈbænəstɝ/, /ˈbænɪstɝ
BAN-uh-ster
bˈænɪstəz
BAN-iss-tuhz
Definition
Bannisters are the handrails along the side of a staircase that help people hold on while going up or down the stairs.
Usage & Nuances
"Bannisters" is a British English term; in American English, "banister" (singular) or "handrail" is more common. Usually refers to the railing itself and not to the posts. Common phrase: "hold the bannisters."
Spanish: barandilla - pasamanosPortuguese (BR): corrimãoPortuguese (PT): corrimãoChinese (Simplified): 楼梯扶手Chinese (Traditional): 樓梯扶手Hindi: सीढ़ियों की रेलिंगArabic: درابزين السلالمBengali: রেলিংRussian: перилаJapanese: 手すりVietnamese: lan can cầu thangKorean: 난간Turkish: korkulukUrdu: زینے کی ریلنگIndonesian: pegangan tangga
Example Sentences
Hold the bannisters when you use the stairs.
basic
The bannisters are made of wood.
basic
Children should not slide down the bannisters.
basic
The paint on the old bannisters is peeling off.
natural
He ran his hand along the bannisters as he went upstairs.
natural
Could you clean the bannisters before the guests arrive?
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