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

The public fancy fastened upon that figure of a smiling woman, "awful pretty, but with something scaring about her," leaning over the baluster to laugh, "I won't hurt him!"

From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia

Anna leaned on the wide baluster a moment, looking thoughtfully out upon the sea; and as she gazed a new expression stole over her charming face, changing its disdainful warmth to soft regret.

From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May

When he last saw his betrothed alive it was in that same place, and almost in a similar attitude—leaning over the baluster rail.

From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne