newel
See also: Newel
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 331: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈnjuː.əl/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 331: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈnu.əl/, /ˈnju.əl/
Audio (US): (file)
Etymology 1
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From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Anglo-Norman nuel, (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle French nuel, of uncertain origin.
Noun
newel (plural newels)
- (architecture) A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.
- (architecture) A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.
- 1943, Raymond Chandler, The High Window, Penguin 2005, p. 238:
- We went along the hall to the end and up a flight of stairs with a carved handrail and newel post.
- 1943, Raymond Chandler, The High Window, Penguin 2005, p. 238:
Synonyms
- (central pillar of a staircase spiral): spindle
Translations
central pillar of staircase
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Etymology 2
From new + -el, modelled after novel (“new, original”).
Noun
newel (plural newels)