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Noun: newel post  n(y)oo-ul powst
  1. The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail
    "The ornate newel post added a touch of elegance to the staircase";
    - newel

Derived forms: newel posts

Type of: post

Encyclopedia: Newel post