单词 | angle post |
释义 | > as lemmasangle post angle post n. Building a supporting post positioned at a corner of a timber-framed structure (now chiefly historical); (also) a connecting post positioned at the angle where two sections of fencing meet; cf. corner-post n. at corner n.1 Compounds 2. ΚΠ 1797 P. Nicholson Carpenter & Joiner's Assistant 63 Beams on which the angle posts are fixed. 1853 H. Stephens Farmer's Guide Sci. & Pract. Agric. II. 596/1 The cost [of wire fencing] may be stated thus:—35 straining-posts and angle-posts, at 1s. 9d., [etc.]. 1959 Times 19 Dec. 9/1 A house has a Tree of Jesse carved on the angle post. 2005 E. A. Noy & J. Douglas Building Surv. & Rep. (ed. 3) xv. 309 Fences of galvanised chain link secured to timber or steel angle posts. < as lemmas |
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