Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A supporting post extending vertically from a crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A
central vertical supporting post used inarchitecture andbridge as well as inaircraft andship design.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word king post.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.