queen post

noun

1. 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.

queen post

noun

1. one of a pair of vertical posts that connect the tie beam of a truss to the principal rafters Compare king post

Word History and Origins

Origin of queen post¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The recording artist, who legally changed his name to Ye in October, followed up his queen post with a picture of embattled rapper Young Thug, which he also used as his own Instagram profile photo.

From Los Angeles Times

In some districts one sees roofs made with the frame resembling that of a foreign house, but the ordinary form is with king and queen posts.

From Project Gutenberg

A, B, tie beam; C, C, queen posts; D, straining piece; E, principal rafter; F, rafter.

From Project Gutenberg