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Meaning of queen post | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A supporting post designed to span longer openings than a king post.

Equivalents

Gaeilge ríonphost

Examples

“The bridge carries a double track, and consists of a 300 ft. span, supported on queen post trusses, over the river, and three 100-ft. spans at the Chepstow end.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

queen regent queen regnant queen regnante queen retinue pheromone queen scallop queen snake

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