swinging post

Thân thiện

A child swings the gate back and forth on its sturdy swinging post.

Definition

Noun: * The gatepost on which a gate is hung: A "swinging post" is the specific, stationary vertical post to which the hinges of a gate are attached, allowing the gate to pivot and swing open or closed. It is the counterpart to the "latching post" or "shutting post," which holds the gate's latch or lock.

Usage

• The term is used primarily in the context of gates, fences, and doorways to specify the structural component that provides the pivot point.
• It is a compound noun where "swinging" describes the function of the post (it enables swinging), and "post" identifies the object.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Make sure the hinges are securely fastened to the swinging post.
  • The swinging post must be set deeply in concrete to support the weight of the heavy gate.
  • If the gate is sagging, the problem might be with the hinges or the swinging post itself.

Advanced Usage

• In construction and carpentry, the stability and plumb (vertical alignment) of the swinging post are critical for the proper operation and longevity of a gate.

Variants and Related Words

• Hinge post: A direct synonym for "swinging post."
• Gatepost: A general term for either the swinging post or the latching post.
• Latching post / Shutting post: The gatepost on the opposite side from the swinging post, where the gate closes and is secured.
• Gate hinge: The hardware that connects the gate to the swinging post.

Synonyms

• Hinge post
• Hinge side post

Antonyms / Contrasting Terms

• Latching post
• Shutting post
• Striking post (the post containing the strike plate for the latch)

Học thuật

Noun

1. the gatepost on which the gate is hung

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hinging post