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king post
noun
a structural member running vertically between the apex and base of a triangular roof truss.
Machinery.a rotating or stationary column for supporting tackle or booms used in lifting.
king post
noun
Also called: joggle post.a vertical post connecting the apex of a triangular roof truss to the tie beam Compare queen post
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of king post1
Example Sentences
Infractions included adding a Kevlar bag of lead tailings to the forward king post and extending the main king post without the consent of the measurement committee, the jury said.
After disentangling the wires that had whipped round the king posts, I got into the pilot's seat and taxied away down wind.
In others true king posts rest on the beams, which in turn are supported by the corner poles.
It was called a “king post truss,” and was very similar to the king rod bridge.
After sitting awhile, Kora suddenly said “Father, why did you not put up a king post when you were making this cow-shed?”
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