1. (

• Bannister ,
• Roger_Bannister ,
• Sir_Roger_Gilbert_Bannister

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

2. (

• bannister ,
• banister ,
• balustrade ,
• balusters ,
• handrail

) a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling ;