Definitions for Newel

Newel new·el

Spelling: [noo-uh l, nyoo-]
IPA: /ˈnu əl, ˈnyu-/

Newel is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 33 anagrams from letters in Newel (eelnw).

Definitions for Newel

noun

  1. newel post.
  2. a central pillar or upright from which the steps of a winding stair radiate.
  3. (on an escalator) the horizontal section of railing at the upper or lower end.

Origin of Newel

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

Examples for Newel

Then, with an odd lack of assurance, he said: About that newel post now, Rowland.

newel, here in an Indian country alone, with seven little children.

Full of joy newel sought Lydia and communicated the word he had received.

The grip of the shadowy presence was fastened on newel, and he knew it.

newel set to work to try and assist the homeless ones and feed the poor.

newel, go and ask the Prophet to send me a handkerchief with his blessing.

And they climbed the newel staircase that was carried in the north-east pier.

The hand rail is supported at either end by a post (newel Post).

Also that the union of newel and Lydia would be pleasing in His sight.

With a lowering face he watched her descend and, his hand on the newel, confronted her.

Word Value for Newel
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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