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n. Architecture

A vertical post acting as a tie between the apex of a triangular truss and the crossbeam.

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king post

kingpost

(Building) a vertical post connecting the apex of a triangular roof truss to the tie beam. Also called: joggle post Compare queen post

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king′ post`

or king′post`,

a structural member running vertically between the apex and base of a triangular roof truss.

[1770–80]

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king post - post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss

post - an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them"

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