HyperDic: newel

English > 2 senses of the word newel:
NOUNartifactnewel, newel postthe post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs
artifactnewelthe central pillar of a circular staircase
English > newel: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail.
Synonymnewel post
BroaderpostAn upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
English > newel: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe central pillar of a circular staircase.
Broadercolumn, pillar(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

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