Meaning King-Post
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King-Post


A vertical post extending from a tie-beam to the apex of the roof, usually supporting a ridge purlin.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 412)
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King-Post


The middle post of a truss. Large, heavy screws, used where great strength is required, as in heavy framing or when attaching ironwork to wood.
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