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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Heelpost — Heel post , n. 1. (Naut.) The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft. [1913 Webster] 2. (Carp.) The post to which a gate or door is hinged. [1913 Webster] 3. (Engineering) The quoin post of a lock gate. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heelpost — /heel pohst /, n. a post made to withstand strain, forming or fitted to the end of something, as the post on which a gate or door is hinged. [1840 50; HEEL1 + POST1] * * * … Universalium
heelpost — /ˈhilpoʊst/ (say heelpohst) noun a post made to withstand strain, forming or fitted to the heel or end of something, as the post on which a gate or door is hinged …
