king post [′kiŋ ‚pōst]
(building construction)
In a roof truss, the central vertical member against which the rafters abut and which supports the tie beam.
(naval architecture)
A short, strong post for supporting a cargo boom on a cargo ship. Also known as derrick post; samson post.
king post
king post
1. In a truss, as for a roof, a vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam between the rafters at their lower ends.
2. See joggle post, 2.
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