Newel: meaning, definitions and examples
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newel
[ หnjuหษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น poste de escada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคตเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Treppenpfosten
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyangga tangga
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะปััะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ sลup schodowy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๆฎตใฎๆฑ
๐ซ๐ท poteau d'escalier
๐ช๐ธ poste de escalera
๐น๐ท merdiven direฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ๋จ ๊ธฐ๋ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ูุฏ ุงูุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ sloup schodiลกtฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ stฤบp schodov
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅผๆขฏๆฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ stebro stopnic
๐ฎ๐ธ trรถppustรณlpi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะฟะฐะปะดะฐา ะฑะฐาะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แกแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ merdiven direyi
๐ฒ๐ฝ poste de escalera
Etymology
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.
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