Noun
post -
an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them"
upright ,
vertical a piano with a vertical sounding board
bitt ,
bollard a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines); "the road was closed to vehicular traffic with bollards"
carrick bitt either of a pair of strong posts that support a windlass on a ship's deck
corner post a square post supporting a structural member at the corner of a building
gatepost either of two posts that bound a gate
goalpost one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field
hitching post a fixed post with a ring to which a horse can be hitched to prevent it from straying
hop pole a tall pole to support the wires on which the hop plant is trained
king post post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss
lamppost a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)
maypole a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day
newel post ,
newel the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail
queen post vertical tie post in a roof truss
rudderpost ,
rudderstock a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot
stake a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
stanchion any vertical post or rod used as a support
standard any distinctive flag
stump (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
telegraph pole ,
telegraph post ,
telephone pole tall pole supporting telephone wires
timber a beam made of wood
post -
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); "a pair of posts marked the goal" ; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
stake
visual signal a signal that involves visual communication
starting post a post marking the starting point of a race (especially a horse race)
post -
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post" ; "a sentry station"
station
place ,
position an abstract mental location; "he has a special place in my thoughts" ; "a place in my heart" ; "a political system with no place for the less prominent groups"
bridgehead a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
observation post ,
lookout the act of looking out
post -
the delivery and collection of letters and packages; "it came by the first post" ; "if you hurry you'll catch the post"
bringing ,
delivery the act of delivering a child
Post -
United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914)
C. W. Post ,
Charles William Post
Post -
United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960)
Emily Post ,
Emily Price Post
Post -
United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935)
Wiley Post
Post -
a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
position ,
post ,
berth ,
office ,
spot ,
billet ,
place ,
situation
line of work ,
occupation ,
business ,
job ,
line the act of occupying or taking possession of a building; "occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal"
academicianship the position of member of an honorary academy
accountantship the position of accountant
admiralty the office of admiral
ambassadorship the post of ambassador
apostleship the position of apostle
apprenticeship the position of apprentice
associateship the position of associate (as in an office or academy)
attorneyship the position of attorney
bailiffship the office of bailiff
baronetage the state of a baronet
bishopry ,
episcopate the office and dignity of a bishop
cadetship the position of cadet
caliphate the office of a caliph
captaincy ,
captainship the post of captain
cardinalship the office of cardinal
chairmanship the position of chairman
chancellorship the office of chancellor
chaplaincy ,
chaplainship the position of chaplain
chieftaincy ,
chieftainship the position of chieftain
clerkship the job of clerk
commandership ,
commandery the position or office of commander
comptrollership the position of comptroller
consulship the post of consul
controllership the position of controller
councillorship ,
councilorship the position of council member
counsellorship ,
counselorship the position of counselor
curacy the position of a curate
curatorship the position of curator
custodianship the position of custodian
deanship ,
deanery the position or office of a dean
directorship the position of a director of a business concern
discipleship the position of disciple
editorship the position of editor
eldership the office of elder
emirate the office of an emir
fatherhood the status of a father
fatherhood the status of a father
foremanship the position of foreman
generalcy ,
generalship the office and authority of a general
governorship the office of governor
headship the position of head
headship the position of head
hot seat a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism
incumbency the office of an incumbent
inspectorship the office of inspector
instructorship the position of instructor
internship the position of a medical intern
judgeship ,
judicature the position of judge
khanate the position of a khan
lectureship the post of lecturer
legateship ,
legation the post or office of legate
legislatorship the office of legislator
librarianship the position of librarian
lieutenancy the position of a lieutenant
magistracy ,
magistrature the position of magistrate
managership the position of manager
manhood the status of being a man
marshalship the post of marshall
mastership the position of master
mayoralty the position of mayor
messiahship the position of messiah
moderatorship the position of moderator
overlordship the position of overlord
pastorship ,
pastorate the position of pastor
peasanthood the state of being a peasant; "the same homely dress she wore in the days of her peasanthood"
plum a highly desirable position or assignment; "a political plum"
praetorship the office of praetor
precentorship the position of precentor
preceptorship the position of preceptor
prefecture the office of prefect
prelacy ,
prelature the office or station of a prelate
premiership the office of premier
presidentship ,
presidency the office and function of president; "Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time"
primateship the office of primate
principalship the post of principal
priorship the office of prior
proconsulate ,
proconsulship the position of proconsul
proctorship the position of proctor
professorship ,
chair the position of professor; "he was awarded an endowed chair in economics"
protectorship the position of protector
public office a position concerning the people as a whole
rabbinate the office or function of a rabbi
receivership the office of a receiver
rectorate ,
rectorship the office or station of a rector
regency the office of a regent
residency the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)
rulership the position of ruler
sainthood the status and dignity of a saint
secretaryship the position of secretary
feudal lordship ,
seigneury ,
seigniory the estate of a seigneur
senatorship the office of senator
sinecure an office that involves minimal duties
solicitorship the position of solicitor
speakership the position of Speaker
stewardship the position of steward
studentship the position of student
teachership the position of teacher
thaneship the position of thane
throne the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
treasurership the position of treasurer
tribuneship the position of tribune
trusteeship the position of trustee
vice-presidency the office and function of a vice president
viceroyship the position of viceroy
viziership the position of vizier
wardenship the position of warden
wardership the position of warder
Post -
the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office; "the mail handles billions of items every day" ; "he works for the United States mail service" ; "in England they call mail `the post'"
mail ,
mail service ,
postal service ,
post
communicating ,
communication something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
airpost ,
airmail a system of conveying mail by aircraft
snail mail any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service; "email is much faster than snail mail"
Post -
military installation at which a body of troops is stationed; "this military post provides an important source of income for the town nearby" ; "there is an officer's club on the post"
military post ,
post
military installation any facility servicing military forces
armed forces ,
armed services ,
military ,
military machine ,
war machine the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region" ; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
fort ,
garrison a fortified military post where troops are stationed
military quarters living quarters for personnel on a military post
Post -
any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered; "your mail is on the table" ; "is there any post for me?" ; "she was opening her post"
mail ,
post
aggregation ,
accumulation ,
assemblage ,
collection the act of accumulating
fan mail mail sent to public figures from their admirers; "he hired someone to answer his fan mail"
hate mail mail that expresses the writer's dislike or hatred (usually in offensive language)
Verb
post -
affix in a public place or for public notice; "post a warning"
denote ,
announce have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
stick on ,
affix attach or become attached to a stem word; "grammatical morphemes affix to the stem"
placard publicize or announce by placards
post -
publicize with, or as if with, a poster; "I'll post the news on the bulletin board"
denote ,
announce have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
placard ,
bill publicize or announce by placards
post -
ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait
ride horseback ride on horseback
horseback riding ,
riding travel by being carried on horseback
equitation ,
horseback riding ,
riding travel by being carried on horseback
post -
transfer (entries) from one account book to another
carry
transfer transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"
post -
assign to a post; put into a post; "The newspaper posted him in Timbuktu"
delegate ,
depute ,
designate ,
assign give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
post -
mark or expose as infamous; "She was branded a loose woman"
brand
call rouse somebody from sleep with a call; "I was called at 5 A.M. this morning"
post -
place so as to be noticed; "post a sign" ; "post a warning at the dump"
put up
instal ,
install ,
put in ,
set up set up for use; "install the washer and dryer" ; "We put in a new sink"
post -
display, as of records in sports games
record ,
put down ,
enter register electronically; "They recorded her singing"
post -
enter on a public list
list give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi"
Post -
cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; "send me your latest results" ; "I'll mail you the paper when it's written"
mail ,
post ,
send
transfer transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"
express articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger" ; "He uttered a curse"
airmail send or transport by airmail; "Letters to Europe from the U.S. are best airmailed"
register enter into someone's consciousness; "Did this event register in your parents' minds?"
express-mail send by express mail or courier; "Express-mail the documents immediately"
Post -
assign to a station
station ,
post ,
send ,
place
displace ,
move cause to move, usually with force or pressure; "the refugees were displaced by the war"
garrison station (troops) in a fort or garrison
fort station (troops) in a fort
site ,
locate ,
place discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining; "Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest?" ; "My search turned up nothing"
Post -
mark with a stake; "stake out the path"
stake ,
post
mark make or leave a mark on; "the scouts marked the trail" ; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"
