newel

Noun
  1. The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs;
    It supports the handrail (synset 103827058)
    is a type of: post - an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
    same as: newel post
  2. The central pillar of a circular staircase (synset 103826964)
    is a type of: column, pillar - (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

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