Definition of "bannister" [bannister]

• Variant of banister. (noun)

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• "I think they pushed someone down the stairs and are watching from the bannister."
• "If bannister was dangerously loose, obviously Smith would have a duty to warn Jobe aboutit."
• "As her hand hit the bannister, a second, more urgent plan voiced itself."