king post

American  

Or kingpost,

noun

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

2. Machinery. a rotating or stationary column for supporting tackle or booms used in lifting.

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king post British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of king post

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

After sitting awhile, Kora suddenly said “Father, why did you not put up a king post when you were making this cow-shed?”

From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry

“Then what does he mean by the king post in the cow house” asked the old man.

From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry

Each king post was notched on opposite sides, at about thirty inches from the top.

From The Scientific American Boy Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island by Bond, A. Russell (Alexander Russell)

In our search for types of bridges before building the king post bridge, we came across a simple cantilever bridge that didn’t look very difficult to construct.

From The Scientific American Boy Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island by Bond, A. Russell (Alexander Russell)

In the Antoinette, however, a king post was introduced half-way along the wing, from which wires were carried to the ends of the wings and the body.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles