Associations to the word «Newel»

Wiktionary

NEWEL, noun. (architecture) A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.
NEWEL, noun. (architecture) A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.
NEWEL, noun. (obsolete) A novelty; a new thing.
NEWEL POST, noun. A sturdy supporting post at one end or at a turning point of a staircase banister railing, often topped with a decorative finial. Compare baluster.
NEWEL POSTS, noun. Plural of newel post

Dictionary definition

NEWEL, noun. The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail.
NEWEL, noun. The central pillar of a circular staircase.

Wise words

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