Usually small vertical members in a railing used between a top rail and the stair treads or a bottom rail. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20933
- Vertical members in a railing used between a top rail and bottom rail or the stair treads. Sometimes referred to as 'pickets' or 'spindles'. Found on http://www.homebuildingmanual.com/Glossary.htm
Small turned, square, or flat column that supports a rail; also used to form chair backs. See also: Balustrade, Bannister. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20687
Vertical members in a railing used between a top rail and bottom rail or the stair treads. Sometimes referred to as 'pickets' or 'spindles'. Found on https://www.homebuildingmanual.com/Glossary.htm