1. (n.) A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall\.

2. (n.) A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.

3. (n.) Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc.

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