Associations to the word «Bannister»

Wiktionary

BANNISTER, noun. The handrail on the side of a staircase.
BANNISTER, noun. One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.

Dictionary definition

BANNISTER, noun. English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929).
BANNISTER, noun. A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.

Wise words

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