LAMPPOST

lamppost

(noun) a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lamppost (plural lampposts)

The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

Synonym: lightpost

Anagrams

• palmtops

Source: Wiktionary


Lamp"-post`, n.

Definition: A post (generally a pillar of iron) supporting a lamp or lantern for lighting a street, park, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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