| 单词 | ring post |
| 释义 | > as lemmasring post ring post n. (a) a post used in the construction of scaffolding; (b) each of the upright posts at the four corners of a boxing or wrestling ring. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > ladder > scaffolding > [noun] > part of > pole > used in erection of scaffold ring post1784 gabbard scaffold1890 1784 J. Watt Let. 11 Sept. in J. P. Muirhead Origin & Progress Mech. Inventions J. Watt (1854) II. 202 Something in the nature of an arch or ring-post be applied to it. 1812 Repertory of Arts 2nd Ser. 21 333 The ring-post going through that plate, it is evident the girder, although made of two pieces, can neither drop nor extend lengthwise. 1891 Oakland (Calif.) Daily Evening Tribune 20 Feb. 4/3 Everything is ready for the five-ounce glove fight... The floor of the ring has been padded and so have the ring posts. 1901 J. Black Illustr. Carpenter & Builder Ser.: Scaffolding 39 The position of an inclined piece to support the bearing of the tie-beam, and..that of a brace to sustain the top of the ringposts. 1976 G. Ryga Night Desk vii. 85 I suddenly lift the pipe an' swing it against the iron ring post, puttin' a buckle in it where none had been before. 2003 W. Nack My Turf 170 The fight called upon all of their will and courage as they pitched from one ring post to another emitting fearful grunts and squeals. < as lemmas |
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