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newel

DEFINITIONS OF: newel

1

n the central pillar of a circular staircase

Type of:
column, pillar
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

n the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail

Synonyms:
newel post
Type of:
post
an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
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