Associations to the word «Bannister»

Wiktionary

BANNISTER, noun. The handrail on the side of a staircase.
BANNISTER, noun. One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle