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banister

ˈbænɪstə

noun

poręcz

ˈpɔrɛnt͡ʂ· rzeczownik
Also
balustrada(f)
Definition

The handrail and the upright posts that support it, found at the side of a staircase.

Examples
He slid down the banister, much to his mother's dismay.
Zjechał po poręczy, ku przerażeniu matki.
The old wooden banister creaked under his hand.
Stara drewniana poręcz zaskrzypiała pod jego dłonią.
Synonyms
handrailrailingbalustrade
Collocations
wooden banisterstair banisterslide down the banister
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