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Here you will find an extensive glossary of staircase related terminology, including definitions and descriptions of frequently misunderstood or unknown terms.
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| Newel Base | The bottom, square section of the newel which is fixed to the stringer with a mortice/tenon joint  |
| Newel Cap | Is a finishing piece for the top of a newel post/turn and comes in several styles, including ball, acorn, burger, flat/square and pyramid  |
| Newel Drop | A newel base that extends below the landing to accept a decorative newel cap, which appears to drop from the ceiling above  |
| Newel Turn(ing) | The shaped section of the newel which sits on top of the newel base, and into which the newel cap fits  |
| Newels | The post/column used at the turning/change of direction of a stair to connect the handrails, baserails and stringers of adjacent flights. The term newel is also applied to the post or final baluster, at the top/bottom of the stair, which terminates a balustrade  |
| Nosing | The edge of the tread projecting beyond the face of the riser and the face of a cut stringer. Normally a nosing is 22mm  |
