| Meaning | Either of two posts that bound a gate. | |
|---|---|---|
| Narrower | hinging post, swinging post | The gatepost on which the gate is hung |
| shutting post | The gatepost against which the gate closes | |
| Broader | post | An upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position |
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