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Word | King-post |
A member of a common form of truss, as a roof truss. It is strictly a tie, intended to prevent the sagging of the tiebeam in the middle. If there are struts, supporting the main rafters, they often bear upon the foot of the king-post. Called also crown-post. / an upright post in the center of a roof truss, extending from the tie beam to the apex of the truss., | |
Usage | ⇒ Bracket sets with two arms support the four-rafter beams; there are straight braces known as timu; and a king post is present in the roof truss. |
Synonyms | balustrade, banister, doorjamb, doorpost, gatepost, jamb, mast, milepost, mullion, post, signpost, spar, stanchion, standard, stile, upright, |
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