newel

A noun referring to a structural post in a staircase: either the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs that supports the handrail, or the central pillar of a circular staircase.

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1. Staircase post B2 formal

   The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs that supports the handrail.

   • The newel at the bottom of the stairs was intricately carved.
   • He gripped the newel tightly as he descended the staircase.
   • The handrail is attached to the newel with a metal bracket.

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   المرادفات: newel post

2. Central pillar B2 formal

   The central pillar of a circular or winding staircase.

   • The spiral staircase had a sturdy newel in the center.
   • The newel of the old tower staircase was made of oak.
   • Each step of the circular staircase was anchored to the newel.

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• newels plural form
• newels' possessive plural form
• newel's possessive singular form