Associations to the word «Newel»

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

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.