n.
Pronunciation: ' p ō st
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Latin postis; probably akin to Latin por- forward and to Latin stare to stand ― more at PORTEND , STAND
Date: before 12th century
1 : a piece (as of timber or metal) fixed firmly in an upright position especially as a stay or support : PILLAR , COLUMN
2 : a pole or stake set up to mark or indicate something especially : a pole that marks the starting or finishing point of a horse race
3 : a metallic fitting attached to an electrical device (as a storage battery) for convenience in making connections
4 a : GOALPOST b : a football passing play in which the receiver runs downfield before turning towards the middle of the field
5 : the metal stem of a pierced earring