n (Mechanical Engineering) the vertical post at the side of a lock gate, about which the gate swings
quoin post
quoin post
[′kȯin ‚pȯst] (civil engineering) The vertical member at the jointed end of a gate in a navigation lock.
heelpost
1. A post or stanchion at the free end of the partition of a stall. 2. A post to receive the hinges of a gate (either part of the gate or the stationary support).