Bannister (n.)

  1. English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)

    [ Syn: bannister , roger bannister , sir roger gilbert bannister ]

  2. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

    [ Syn: banister , balustrade , balusters , handrail ]

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