Heelpost

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Heelpost \Heel"post`\, n.
     1. (Naut.) The post supporting the outer end of a propeller
        shaft.
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     2. (Carp.) The post to which a gate or door is hinged.


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     3. (Engineering) The quoin post of a lock gate.
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