ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tail-beam

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tail-beam is a noun meaning Synonym of tail-pole.

Meaning

Synonym of tail-pole.

Example Sentences

Old post-mills were turned or 'luffed' into the wind by a pole variously called the tail-pole, tail-beam, turning-beam, or tiller-beam.

Word Forms

Synonyms for tail-beam

Depending on context, synonyms include tail-pole.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tail pole, tailpole, tail, bean-pole, pogo stick, tent-pole.

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