banister

/ˈbænɪstər/
noun
  1. A handrail and the row of posts that support it, along the side of a staircase.
    • The wooden banister was polished to a shiny finish.
    • She held onto the banister as she walked down the stairs.
    • Be careful not to slide down the banister; it's not safe.
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