snubbing post

noun

A post on a dock or shore, around which a rope is thrown to stop the motion of a vessel.

Meanings

nounsnubbing post (plural snubbing posts)

plural snubbing posts

  1. nauticalA post on a dock or shore, around which a rope is thrown to stop the motion of a vessel.
  2. A similar post to restrict the motion of a horse.

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“snubbing post.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/snubbing%20post. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “snubbing post,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/snubbing%20post.

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