Baluster vs. Newel

Balusternoun

(architecture)  A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister.

Balusternoun

A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gallery. See Balustrade.

Balusternoun

one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing

Balusternoun

a short decorative pillar forming part of a series supporting a rail or coping.

Balusternoun

(of a furniture leg or other decorative item) having the form of a baluster

Baluster

A baluster is a vertical moulded shaft, square, or lathe-turned form found in stairways, parapets, and other architectural features. In furniture construction it is known as a spindle.

Newelnoun

(architecture) A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.

Newelnoun

(architecture) A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.

Newelnoun

(obsolete) A novelty; a new thing.

Newelnoun

A novelty; a new thing.

Newelnoun

The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. Also called newel post. See Hollow newel, under Hollow.

Newelnoun

the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail

Newelnoun

the central pillar of a circular staircase

Newelnoun

the central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase.

Newelnoun

a post at the head or foot of a flight of stairs, supporting a handrail.

Newel

A newel, also called a central pole or support column, is the central supporting pillar of a staircase. It can also refer to an upright post that supports and/or terminates the handrail of a stair banister (the ).