newel post

/ˌnuwəl poʊst/
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Other forms: newel posts

Definitions of newel post
  1. noun
    the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail
    synonyms: newel
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    type of:
    post
    an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
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