Definitions for newels

newels new·el

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

Newels is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 67 anagrams from letters in newels (eelnsw).

Definitions for newels

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 newels

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 newels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for newels
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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