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- [noo-uh l, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu əl, ˈnyu-/
- /ˈnjuːəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-uh l, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu əl, ˈnyu-/
Definitions of newel word
- noun newel newel post. 1
- noun newel a central pillar or upright from which the steps of a winding stair radiate. 1
- noun newel (on an escalator) the horizontal section of railing at the upper or lower end. 1
- noun newel The central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase. 1
- noun newel the central pillar of a winding staircase, esp one that is made of stone 0
- noun newel the central upright pillar around which the steps of a winding staircase turn 0
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Origin of newel
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; earlier nuel, Middle English nowel < Middle French no(u)el kernel, newel < Late Latin *nucāle, noun use of neuter of nucālis of a nut, nutlike, equivalent to Latin nuc- (stem of nux) nut + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Newel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
newel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
newel usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for newel
noun newel
- panel — a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
- pole — Reginald, 1500–58, English cardinal and last Roman Catholic archbishop of Canterbury.
- column — A column is a tall, often decorated cylinder of stone which is built to honour someone or forms part of a building.
- doorpost — doorjamb.
- leg — either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
Antonyms for newel
noun newel
- unemployment — the state of being unemployed, especially involuntarily: Automation poses a threat of unemployment for many unskilled workers.
Top questions with newel
- what is a newel post?
- how to install a newel post?
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- how to attach a newel post?
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- how to attach a newel post to the floor?
- how to connect handrail to newel post?
- how to fit stair spindles and newel posts?
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- how to attach railing to newel post?
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