English Explanatory Dictionary

heelpost

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft.
  2. The post to which a gate or door is hinged.
  3. The quoin post of a lock gate.

Word forms

heelpost heelposts

Etymology

From heel + post.

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