Associations to the word «Balustrade»

Wiktionary

BALUSTRADE, noun. (architecture) A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.

Dictionary definition

BALUSTRADE, noun. A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats