KINGPOST

Noun

kingpost (plural kingposts)

Alternative spelling of king post

Source: Wiktionary


King"-post`, n. (Carp.)

Definition: A member of a common form of truss, as a roof truss. It is strictly a tie, intended to prevent the sagging of the tiebeam in the middle. If there are struts, supporting the main rafters, they often bear upon the foot of the king-post. Called also crown-post.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




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5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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