Gatepost

/ˈɡeɪtˌpoʊst/ noun

Definition

A vertical post or pillar that forms part of a gate's frame or structure.

Etymology

From 'gate' plus 'post' (a vertical support), from Latin 'postis.' The compound describes the essential structural elements of any gate.

Kelly Says

Ancient Roman gateposts have been archaeologists' best friends—these sturdy stone columns often survive when everything else crumbles, helping us map where Roman cities and fortifications once stood.

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