newel

Meanings

• noun

  A newel is a large, often ornate, post or pillar at the turning point of a staircase.

  - "The newel post at the bottom of the staircase was intricately carved."
  - "He grasped the newel as he turned the corner of the staircase."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnju.əl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈnju.əl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

spindle

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Variants

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newel , newels

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Etymology

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The term 'newel' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'niewen', meaning 'new' or 'young'. It may have referred to the new, freshly carved post at the turning point of a staircase.

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Trivia

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1. The newel post is often the widest part of a staircase.

2. In some homes, the newel post is used as a decorative feature, with intricate carvings or designs.

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Related Concepts

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1. newel post: A large, often ornate, post or pillar at the turning point of a staircase.

2. staircase: A series of steps or risers leading from one level to another.

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Culture

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In literature, the newel is often used as a setting or a symbol. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', the newel post is the location where Brutus and other conspirators assassinate Caesar.

How to Memorize "newel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate post at the turning point of a staircase.
   - Visualize grasping the newel as you turn the corner of a staircase.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'newel' with the turning point of a staircase.
   - Think of a large, ornate post when you hear the word 'newel'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'N' (for newel) shaped like a post.
   - Remember that a 'newel' is a 'new' and 'well' carved post.

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