headpost

1 of 2

noun (1)

1

: one of the posts at the head of a bed

2

: the post nearest the manger in a stall

head post

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a movable post supporting an imitation head of leather used as an object for saber exercise in a cavalry riding school

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