单词 | high post |
释义 | high post/ˈhʌɪ pəʊst/ /ˌhʌɪ ˈpəʊst/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 1 US. 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. 2 Basketball. The area of the court near the free-throw line on either side of the free-throw lane.
OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in National Intelligencer & Washington Advertiser. From high + post. |
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