Definition of "post"
- noun
A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fence post; a light post.
A stud; a two-by-four.
A pole in a battery.
A long, narrow piece inserted into a root canal to strengthen the tooth.
A prolonged final melody note, among moving harmony notes.
A printing paper size measuring 19.25 inches x 15.5 inches.
Goalpost.
A location on a basketball court near the basket.
An assigned station; a guard post.
An appointed position in an organization.
- verb
To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
To pay (a blind).
To send mail.
To send a message to a Usenet newsgroup or to a mailing list; to save a message on a blog.
To send to an electronic forum.
- adverb
With the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly.
Sent via the postal service.
- preposition
After; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.
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