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Noun: newel  n(y)oo-ul
  1. The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail
    - newel post
     
  2. The central pillar of a circular staircase

Derived forms: newels

Type of: column, pillar, post

Encyclopedia: Newel, Germany

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