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Newel: meaning, definitions and examples

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newel

 

[ หˆnjuหษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

stairs, architecture

A newel is a central post or pillar that supports the handrail of a staircase. It serves as a structural anchor for the staircase and can also be a decorative element, often found at the top and bottom of a staircase or at landings.

Synonyms

handrail post, newel post, stair post

Examples of usage

  • The newel posts were beautifully carved, adding elegance to the staircase.
  • He installed a newel to ensure the handrail was securely held in place.
  • In old houses, the newel often featured intricate designs.
  • The newel at the bottom of the stairs was made of oak.

Translations

Translations of the word "newel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poste de escada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคตเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Treppenpfosten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyangga tangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปััะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚up schodowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šŽๆฎตใฎๆŸฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poteau d'escalier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poste de escalera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท merdiven direฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„๋‹จ ๊ธฐ๋‘ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ูˆุฏ ุงู„ุณู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloup schodiลกtฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stฤบp schodov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฅผๆขฏๆŸฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stebro stopnic

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรถppustรณlpi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัะฟะฐะปะดะฐา› ะฑะฐา“ะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ merdiven direyi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poste de escalera

Word origin

The word 'newel' originates from the Middle English term 'nule' or 'nowel', which referred to the central post of a staircase. This term can be traced back to the Medieval Latin 'nucella', meaning 'a small nut', which metaphorically points to the rounded shape of the post at the bottom of the stairs. Its evolution reflects the transition from architectural terminology in Latin to more common usage in English, particularly in the context of staircase design during the Middle Ages. Over time, the newel became a significant element in architectural design not only for its functional role but also for its aesthetic contributions in grand staircases found in palaces and public buildings. Thus, it has remained an essential aspect of staircase design, symbolizing strength and elegance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,992 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.