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Newel

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Noun

1. newel, newel post

the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail

2. newel

the central pillar of a circular staircase

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Newel

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noun
1. 
the central pillar of a winding staircase, esp one that is made of stone
2.  short for newel post

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Newel

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noun
1. 
the central upright pillar around which the steps of a winding staircase turn
2. 
the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail
: also newel post

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Newel

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n.
1. A vertical support at the center of a circular staircase.
2. A post that supports a handrail at the bottom or at the landing of a staircase.

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