king-post
Noun
Meaning
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAlternative names
king post
Synonyms
banister
SPAR
mullion
standard
post
jamb
signpost
frame
angle
beam
framework
hip
upright
mast
cantilever
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