fence post

[ fens pohst ]

noun

1. a post, made of wood, metal, or other sturdy material, that is a vertical support for a fence. The horizontal pieces or sections of a fence are attached to the fence posts, which are set at intervals into the ground, usually secured with concrete or gravel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fence post¹

First recorded in 1790–95

Example Sentences

I would have given wide berth to the man we spotted across the street, who was swaying slightly and holding onto a corner fence post as if for support.

From Salon

Mel Gibson made scathing remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris' intelligence in his endorsement of Donald Trump, stating that the Democratic nominee has "the IQ of a fence post."

From Salon

But then suddenly, Graeme's efforts pay off as we sight a stonechat, the feathered fiend who had evaded us earlier, sitting happily atop a fence post.

From BBC

Affixed to a fence post, it displayed the house’s name: Somewhere.

From Los Angeles Times

The gay college student had been tied to a fence post, tortured and left to die.

From Seattle Times