newel
new·el / ˈn(y)oōwəl/ •
n. the central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase. ∎ (also newel post) a post at the head or foot of a flight of stairs, supporting a handrail.
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1. Continuous vertical member forming the axis of a circular stair.
2. Upright member set at any turning-point of a stair, or at the top or bottom of a flight, commonly forming part of the framing of the stair, and serving to connect and support the strings and handrails at a turn or end. See also stair.
1. Continuous vertical member forming the axis of a circular stair.
2. Upright member set at any turning-point of a stair, or at the top or bottom of a flight, commonly forming part of the framing of the stair, and serving to connect and support the strings and handrails at a turn or end. See also stair.
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