C2 noun #69,040 most common

newel

UK /ˈnjuː.əl/ | US /ˈnju.əl/

A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.

newel in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.
  • (noun) A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.
  2. 2
    noun A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.

Synonyms

spindle
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