Antonyms for newel

Grammar : Noun

Spell : noo-uh l, nyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnu əl, ˈnyu-

unemployment

Definition of newel

Origin : mid-14c., "pillar from which steps of a winding staircase radiate," from Old French noel, novel "knob, newel, kernel, stone" (Modern French noyau), from Vulgar Latin *nodellus "little knot," diminutive of Latin nodulus, diminutive of nodus "knot" (see net (n.)). Klein's sources suggest the French word may be from Gallo-Romance *nucale, from Latin nux "nut." The meaning "post at the top or bottom of a staircase" is from 1833.

As in post : noun upright support

Example sentences :

With a lowering face he watched her descend and, his hand on the newel, confronted her.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

And they climbed the newel staircase that was carried in the north-east pier.
Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner

The hand rail is supported at either end by a post (Newel Post).
Extract from : « The Boy Craftsman » by A. Neely Hall

Also that the union of Newel and Lydia would be pleasing in His sight.
Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates

Full of joy Newel sought Lydia and communicated the word he had received.
Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates

Newel set to work to try and assist the homeless ones and feed the poor.
Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates

Newel, go and ask the Prophet to send me a handkerchief with his blessing.
Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates

The grip of the shadowy presence was fastened on Newel, and he knew it.
Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates

Newel, here in an Indian country alone, with seven little children.
Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates

Then, with an odd lack of assurance, he said: About that newel post now, Rowland.
Extract from : « Center Rush Rowland » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Synonyms for newel

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