queen post

noun

: one of two vertical tie posts in a truss (as of a roof)

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Frankel celebrated his queen post awards with a funny and cute Instagram post acknowledging his wife’s role as a working mom. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of queen post was in 1797

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“Queen post.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queen%20post. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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