noun
definition
A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.
definition
A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.
Examples of newel in a Sentence
Its two upper newel posts (center ), also in walnut, are topped by a splendid pair of carved griffins.
Located in New York City, Newel is a major antiques resource that carries a comprehensive selection of Art Deco interior decoration pieces, ranging from small glassware to furniture.
Abby supported herself against the carved newel of the stair and wept.
The kits are suitable for a typical return landing and include newels, newel bases and newel caps also supplied as halves.
All bracket fix newel turnings and the exception of the half newel are packaged without universal fixing brackets.
Turned solid oak staircase rising to the first floor, with oak newel post, banister & handrail.
The west tower contains an architectural gem, the newel staircase to the roof.