noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
rail
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He descended the stairs slowly in the dark, his hand holding tightly on to the banister rail .
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Reaching out for the banister rail , he switched on the torch and slowly descended the stairs.
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Resting her head wearily against the hard banister rail , she fought down the momentary surge of panic.
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So they went downstairs, Berg wincing at each step and clinging to the banister rail .
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Her fingers tightened on the banister rail , as she paused in her descent.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As I did so I grabbed the banister to save myself.
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Frankie stared through the banisters, willing the kitchen door to open.
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He hugged the banister , counting its bar-like wooden rods until he reached the turn where it met the wall.
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He shot out a hand and caught the banister , steadying himself.
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I went out naked on the landing and looked over the banisters.
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Shake the stair banisters and rail - are they loose?
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She grabbed the banister and dragged herself upwards.
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Through his screams she heard voices, and went to the banisters.