Definition

1. Noun:
   • A square post supporting a structural member at the corner of a building: A "corner post" is a vertical, typically square, structural support located at the corner of a building. Its primary function is to bear the weight of intersecting walls, beams, or other architectural elements that meet at that corner.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The carpenter installed a sturdy oak corner post to support the frame of the new porch.
  • During the renovation, they discovered that the original corner post was still in excellent condition.
  • The design calls for a decorative corner post at each intersection of the veranda.

Advanced Usage

• "To be as solid as a corner post": An informal expression describing something or someone that is extremely reliable, strong, or unwavering.
  • In times of crisis, you can always count on her; she's as solid as a corner post.

Variants and Related Words

• Post (n): A long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground to support something.
• Corner beam (n): A horizontal structural member that runs along the corner of a building.
• Cornerstone (n): A stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, often used figuratively to mean an indispensable part or foundation of something.

Synonyms

• Corner column: A vertical support at a building's corner.
• Angle post: A post situated at an angle or corner.
• Upright: A vertical structural element.

Related Phrases

• To be in a tight corner: To be in a difficult situation. (Note: This idiom uses "corner" but is not directly related to the structural term "corner post").
• From pillar to post: To be sent from one place or person to another, especially in a futile series of events. (Note: This idiom uses "post" but is not directly related to the structural term "corner post").

Notes

• The term "corner post" is specific to architecture and construction. It is a compound noun where "corner" specifies the location of the "post."
• In some contexts, particularly in fencing or sports like rugby, "corner post" can refer to a post marking a corner of a field or pitch. However, the primary architectural definition is as stated above.

Noun

1. a square post supporting a structural member at the corner of a building