bannister

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bannister

A child slides down the wooden bannister of a staircase.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A railing supported by posts, especially one alongside a staircase: A "bannister" (also spelled "banister") is the structure formed by the handrail and its supporting posts (balusters) that runs along the side of a staircase, used for support and safety.
    • The handrail itself: Informally, "bannister" can refer specifically to the horizontal rail you hold.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She held onto the wooden bannister as she walked down the steep stairs.
    • The children were told not to slide down the bannister.
Advanced Usage
  • "To slide/ride the bannister": To slide down the handrail of a staircase, often as a playful or forbidden activity.
    • He got in trouble for trying to ride the bannister.
Variants and Related Words
  • Banister: The more common modern spelling of "bannister."
  • Baluster (n): One of the vertical posts that supports the handrail.
  • Handrail (n): A more general term for a rail designed to be grasped for support.
Synonyms
  • Handrail
  • Rail
  • Guardrail (though this is more general, often for roads or platforms)
Related Phrases
  • Bannister rail: Another term emphasizing the rail component.
  • Stair rail: A straightforward descriptive term.
Definition
  1. Noun (Proper):
    • Sir Roger Bannister: An English athlete who, on May 6, 1954, became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Proper):
    • Bannister's record-breaking run was a landmark moment in sports history.
    • The athlete was inspired by the story of Roger Bannister.
Advanced Usage
  • "A Bannister moment" (figurative): Used to describe a breakthrough achievement that shatters a perceived psychological barrier.
    • The team's innovation was a Bannister moment for the entire industry.
Variants and Related Words
  • The four-minute mile: The achievement itself, often associated with his name.
Synonyms
  • Pioneer
  • Trailblazer (in the context of breaking a significant barrier)
bannister

A child slides down the wooden bannister of a staircase.

Noun
  1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
  2. English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)

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