Synonyms for newell
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase. A central pillar around which some types of spiral staircase are spiralled.
Related words
- Other spellings
- newel
Forms
- Plural
- newells → posts, spindles, newies…
Example sentences
- spindle The spindle and the distaff.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| newell | steady | |
| spindle | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- post1
- 5 letters
- newie
- 7 letters
- spindle2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spindle2 = 2 syllables).