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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBannister
/ˈbæn.ɪ.stər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.
"She held onto the bannister as she carefully descended the stairs." - 2
A structure that supports the handrail of a staircase.
"The bannister was beautifully carved from oak wood."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bannister' originates from the Middle English 'banistere', which is derived from the Old French 'bannière', meaning 'banner' or 'rail'. The word evolved in the late 14th century to refer specifically to the handrail of a staircase, reflecting its function in providing support and safety.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bannister" is said worldwide
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rampe
Transliteration: rɑ̃p
"Elle s'est accrochée à la rampe en descendant les escaliers."
Geländer
Transliteration: ɡəˈlɛndɐ
"Sie hielt sich am Geländer fest, während sie die Treppe hinunterging."
corrimano
Transliteration: korriˈmano
"Si è aggrappata al corrimano mentre scendeva le scale."
barandilla
Transliteration: baɾanˈdiʎa
"Se sujetó a la barandilla mientras bajaba las escaleras."
corrimão
Transliteration: koʁiˈmɐ̃w
"Ela se segurou no corrimão ao descer as escadas."
railing (रेलगाड़ी)
Transliteration: railing
Script: रेलगाड़ी
"वह सीढ़ियों से उतरते समय रेलिंग को पकड़े हुए थी।"
扶手
Transliteration: fúshǒu
"她在下楼梯时抓住扶手。"
난간
Transliteration: nangan
"그녀는 계단을 내려가면서 난간을 잡았다."
手すり
Transliteration: tesuri
"彼女は階段を下りるとき手すりをつかんでいた。"
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