newel Synonyms & Antonyms
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Common synonyms for newel are spindle.
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Newel as a Noun
Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.
A central pillar around which some types of spiral staircase are spiralled.
A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.
A novelty; a new thing.
Word Forms & Grammar
newel (plural newels)
Words That Rhyme With Newel
Origin of Newel
Origin 1: Inherited from Middle English nowel, *newel, from Old French noel, from either Early Medieval Latin nōdellus (“buckle”, diminutive of nōdus "knot") or Late Latin nucālis (“nut-like”, derivative of nux "nut"). Doublet of noil and noyau.
Origin 2: From new + -el, modelled after novel (“new, original”).
Quick Facts About Newel
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnjuː.əl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase |
| Synonyms | spindle |
| Plural | newels |
How to Pronounce Newel
Newel is pronounced /ˈnjuː.əl/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (njuː).