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单词 high post
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Definition of high post in English:

high post

adjective ˌhʌɪ ˈpəʊstˈhʌɪ pəʊst
  • US. Designating a bed that has a tall upright post at each corner, often for the support of a canopy or curtains. Compare "four-post". Now chiefly historical.

noun ˌhʌɪ ˈpəʊstˈhʌɪ pəʊst
  • 1US. A bed that has a tall upright post at each corner, often for the support of a canopy or curtains. Compare "four-poster". Now historical.

  • 2Basketball. The area of the court near the free-throw line on either side of the free-throw lane.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in National Intelligencer & Washington Advertiser. From high + post.

Definition of high post in US English:

high post

adjective
  • US. Designating a bed that has a tall upright post at each corner, often for the support of a canopy or curtains. Compare "four-post". Now chiefly historical.

noun
  • 1US. A bed that has a tall upright post at each corner, often for the support of a canopy or curtains. Compare "four-poster". Now historical.

  • 2Basketball. The area of the court near the free-throw line on either side of the free-throw lane.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in National Intelligencer & Washington Advertiser. From high + post.

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