wingpost

/ˈwɪŋpoʊst/

Definitions

1. noun

A horizontal post that supports the wings of an aircraft, typically in a fixed-wing aircraft.

“The damaged wingpost needed to be replaced before the plane could fly again.”

2. noun

A beam or post that supports a wing or a projecting part, especially in a building or a machine.

“The wingpost of the old clock tower was beautifully carved with intricate designs.”

Synonyms

  • beam
  • support
  • wing

Antonyms

  • center
  • keel