Definitions for king-post

king-post king post

King-Post is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 271 anagrams from letters in king-post (-giknopst).

Definitions for king-post

noun

  1. a structural member running vertically between the apex and base of a triangular roof truss.
  2. Machinery. a rotating or stationary column for supporting tackle or booms used in lifting.

Origin of king-post

First recorded in 1770-80

Examples for king-post

“Then what does he mean by the king post in the cow house” asked the old man.

He had hewn every beam and king post in it, and set every plate and slip.

It was called a “king post truss,” and was very similar to the king rod bridge.

After sitting awhile, Kora suddenly said “Father, why did you not put up a king post when you were making this cow-shed?”

Word Value for king-post
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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