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kingpost

kingpost

9.3
A central vertical post that supports a roof or bridge
  • noun
  • /ˈkɪŋˌpoʊst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : poste central
  • Each kingpost supports the weight of the truss above it.

Examples

  • A wooden kingpost is often used in traditional barn construction for added stability.

  • During the renovation, they discovered the original kingpost was still intact after a century.

  • The engineer explained how the kingpost helps distribute the weight of the roof.

  • The kingpost is essential for the stability of the roof.

  • The engineer explained how the kingpost helps distribute the weight of the roof.

  • A wooden kingpost is often used in traditional barn construction for added stability.

  • During the renovation, they discovered the original kingpost was still intact after a century.

Synonyms

post
vskingpost
99 1.0

A long pole set upright in the ground to support or mark

is a central structural support inside trusses or bridges rather than a ground pole
king post
vskingpost
  • Specialized
8.8

A vertical post in the middle of a triangular roof frame that supports the beam

is the central vertical support in roofs or bridges not only in triangular trusses
stemple
vskingpost
  • UK
9.9

A strong post that holds up a roof or wall, for example in a mine

is focused on central vertical support specifically in roof trusses rather than any beam

Surface Forms

kingpost singular
kingposts plural

Morphology

kingpost = king + post (semi-transparent) = king + post

Formed by 'king' + 'post' with an obvious headword basis, but the specific architectural sense 'central/primary post' is a specialized technical meaning.

Etymology

Kingpost comes from king ('chief') and post ('pole' or 'beam'), so it means the 'chief post' in a roof or bridge. As the central vertical post it holds up the roof's weight and keeps the structure stable, which is why we call it the kingpost.