king post
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.98 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A central vertical supporting post used in architecture and bridge as well as in aircraft and ship design.
Example Sentences
- "They called him King-Post on board of the Pequod; because, in form, he could be well likened to the short, square timber known by that name in Arctic whalers; and which by the means of many radiating side timbers inserted into it, serves to brace the ship against the icy concussions of those battering seas."