baluster

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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

He falls against the baluster and waves his arms. mr. tozer.   Silence there for the corpse!

From Three Plays by Granville-Barker The Marrying of Ann Leete; The Voysey Inheritance; Waste by Granville-Barker, Harley

The two figures had long ago disappeared in the lower rooms, and still Hartmut stood leaning on the baluster, looking downward.

From The Sign of Flame by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

La Mole sprang through the open window, reached the unlocked door, opened it, came to a winding stairway, and placing in the king's hand the cord that served as a baluster: "Come, sire," said he.

From Marguerite de Valois by Dumas père, Alexandre