queen-post
1Queen-post — n. [Arch.] One of two suspending posts in a roof truss, or other framed truss of similar form. See {King post}. [1913 Webster] …
2queen post — n. Carpentry either of a pair of vertical posts set between the rafters and the base, or tie beam, of a truss, at equal distances from the apex: cf. KING POST …
3queen post — queen′ post n. bui either of a pair of timbers or posts extending vertically upward from the tie beam of a roof truss or the like, one on each side of the center • Etymology: 1815–25 …
4Queen post — A queen post is a supporting post designed to span longer openings than a king post. A king post uses one central supporting post, whereas the queen post uses two.ArchitectureA queen post bridge has two uprights placed about one third of the way… …
5queen post — noun vertical tie post in a roof truss • Hypernyms: ↑post * * * noun : one of two vertical tie posts in a truss (as of a roof) * * * either of a pair of timbers or posts extending vertically upward from the tie beam of a roof truss or the like,… …
6Queen-Post — ♦ Pair of vertical posts standing on the tie beam and supporting the side purlins. (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 414) Related terms: King Post …
7queen-post — The two spaced vertical ties required for roofs of more than about 30 ft (ca 10 m) span, where the central support of the tie beam by the king post is insufficient …
8queen post roof — A timber roof having two queen posts but no king post …
9queen post truss — noun : queen truss …
10queen post — noun Date: 1823 one of two vertical tie posts in a truss (as of a roof) …
