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shutting post

 

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Noun shutting post has 1 sense
  1. shutting post - the gatepost against which the gate closes
    --1 is a kind of
    gatepost

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Shutting Post - Definition, Meaning, and Usage

  1. Noun: A shutting post refers to a heavy post or column used to secure a gate or entrance by being swung towards and then locked to another structure.
    • Example sentence: The old wooden gate was reinforced with a sturdy shutting post to deter intruders.
  2. Verb: To shutting post means to secure or lock a gate or entrance with the help of a shutting post.
    • Example sentence: After a long day's work, he diligently shutting posted the entrance to his property before retiring for the night.
  3. Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of a local community's preference or liking.
    • Example sentence: The tiny bookstore had a quaint ambiance that perfectly captured the shutting post charm of the neighborhood.

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