King-post — n. (Carp.) A member of a common form of truss, as a roof truss. It is strictly a tie, intended to prevent the sagging of the tiebeam in the middle. If there are struts, supporting the main rafters, they often bear upon the foot of the king post … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
king post — king′ post or king′post n. bui a structural member running vertically between the apex and base of a triangular roof truss • Etymology: 1770–80 … From formal English to slang
king post — n. Carpentry a vertical supporting post between the apex of a triangular truss and the base, or tie beam, as at the ridge of a roof: cf. QUEEN POST: see FRAME … English World dictionary
King post — Crown posts in the nave roof at Old Romney church, Kent, England … Wikipedia
king post — 1. a structural member running vertically between the apex and base of a triangular roof truss. 2. Mach. a rotating or stationary column for supporting tackle or booms used in lifting. Also, kingpost, king post. [1770 80] * * * … Universalium
King-Post — ♦ A vertical post extending from a tie beam to the apex of the roof, usually supporting a ridge purlin. (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 412) Related terms: Queen Post … Medieval glossary
king post — noun A central vertical supporting post used in architecture and bridge and aircraft design. Syn: collar beam … Wiktionary
king post — noun an upright post extending from the tie beam to the apex of a roof truss … English new terms dictionary
king post — noun Date: 1776 a vertical member connecting the apex of a triangular truss (as of a roof) with the base … New Collegiate Dictionary
king-post — … Useful english dictionary
