Definition of "baluster" [bal•us•ter]

• One of the upright, usually rounded or vase-shaped supports of a balustrade. (noun)
• An upright support, such as a furniture leg, having a similar shape. (noun)
• One of the supporting posts of a handrail. (noun)

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• "There was also an little piece of home in one of the display cases: An original baluster from the Louis Sullivan designed Carson Pirie Scott building in Chicago."
• "August 15th, 2007 at 1: 27 am dangerous place, if the baluster is not high enough! mx2 Says:"
• "England had what was known as a baluster stem and a seal head; the assay mark was in the inner part of the bowl."