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king post king postking post roofking postn. Architecture A vertical post acting as a tie between the apex of a triangular truss and the crossbeam.king post or kingpostn (Building) a vertical post connecting the apex of a triangular roof truss to the tie beam. Also called: joggle post Compare queen postking′ post` or king′post`, n. a structural member running vertically between the apex and base of a triangular roof truss. [1770–80] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | king post - post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular trusspost - an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them" |
King post
king post[′kiŋ ‚pōst] (building construction) In a roof truss, the central vertical member against which the rafters abut and which supports the tie beam. (naval architecture) A short, strong post for supporting a cargo boom on a cargo ship. Also known as derrick post; samson post. King post1. A vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam between the rafters at the lower ends of a truss, as well as in a roof.2. A vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam between the rafters at the lower ends of a truss, as well as in a roof. See also: postking post king post 1. In a truss, as for a roof, a vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam between the rafters at their lower ends. 2. See joggle post, 2.king post Related to king post: queen postWords related to king postnoun post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular trussRelated Words |