Heelpost
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heelpost is a noun meaning (nautical) The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft.
Meaning
(nautical) The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft.
More Meanings
- (carpentry) The post to which a gate or door is hinged.
- The quoin post of a lock gate.
Word Forms
- heelposts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sternpost, sternson, stempost, screw, staple, pitprop.
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