heelpost
/ˈhilˌpoʊst/
noun
- A vertical post or support at the rear of a structure, such as a gate, door, or piece of furniture.
- The carpenter measured the distance between the heelpost and the hinge post.
- The gate's heelpost was set in concrete to keep it stable.
- He repaired the heelpost of the old barn door so it would swing properly.
- The rear upright part of a ship's stern or a similar structure.
- The ship's heelpost was reinforced to withstand heavy seas.
- The old wooden boat had a carved heelpost at the stern.
- The heelpost on the vessel was painted white to match the rest of the trim.