guidepost

[ gahyd-pohst ]

/ ˈgaɪdˌpoʊst /

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noun

a post, usually mounted on the roadside or at the intersection of two or more roads, bearing a sign for the guidance of travelers.

anything serving as a guide; guideline.

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Origin of guidepost

First recorded in 1755–65; guide + post¹

Words nearby guidepost

guide dog, guided wave, guide fossil, guide left, guideline, guidepost, Guider, guide rail, guide right, guide rope, guide vanes

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With a snort of disgust he hurled the deceitful guidepost into the ditch and joined the others.
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British Dictionary definitions for guidepost

guidepost

/ (ˈɡaɪdˌpəʊst) /

noun

a sign on a post by a road indicating directions

a principle or guideline

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