Definitions for newel-post

newel-post newel post

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

You can make 415 anagrams from letters in newel-post (-eelnopstw).

Definitions for newel-post

noun

  1. a post supporting one end of a handrail at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs.

Origin of newel-post

First recorded in 1790-1800

Examples for newel-post

Kathrien turned away and traced a pattern on the newel post with her slender fingers.

The newel post and the balustrade are of mahogany, the former most elaborately carved.

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

Then she illustrated her ability for us, to almost knocking the newel post from its dignified position at the bottom of the stair.

"I feel like an ass," said young Mr. Van Pycke, probably to the newel post, there being nothing else quite so human in sight.

Where can I find an old stair rail and newel post suitable for the old house?

She beheld the Colonel leaning against the newel post, looking up but not seeing her.

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

He clutched the newel post at the head of the stairway just as Booth flung open the door of the box.

She did not notice the shadow of the stranger as he came slowly down the stairs and paused by the newel post, dark and silent.

Word Value for newel-post
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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