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Meaning of BANNISTER

Pronunciation:  'banistur, 'banistur

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

BANNISTER is a 9 letter word that starts with B.

 

 Synonyms: balusters, balustrade, banister, handrail, Roger Bannister, Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister
 
 See Also: balcony, baluster, barrier, four-minute man, rail, railing

 

 

 

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