Definition of Kingpost

1. n. 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. Called also crown- post.

Definition of Kingpost

1. a supporting structure of a roof [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kingpost

kinglet
kinglets
kinglier
kingliest
kinglike
kingliness
kinglinesses
kingling
kinglings
kingly
kingly
kingmaker
kingmakers
kingpin
kingpins
kingpost (current term)
kingposts
kings
kingship
kingships
kingside
kingsides
Kingsley
Kingsley splint
kingsnake
kingsnakes
Kingston
Kingston-upon Hull
kingstone
Kingstown

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