balustrade
noun/ˌbæləˈstreɪd/
Frequency rank: #19,356 most common English word
Meaning
A railing supported by a row of short posts, used on staircases, balconies, or terraces.
Example sentence
The tourists stopped to admire the ornate balustrade that lined the grand staircase.
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