#bannister__banister__balustrade__balusters__baluster__handrail  a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
  supertype:  barrier  a structure or object that impedes free movement
  part of:  balcony
  part:  baluster  one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
  part:  railing.barrier__rail  a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
     part:  ledger_board  top rail of a fence or balustrade

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