strainer post

noun

A sturdy post, situated at one end of a post-and-wire fence, that takes the major tension of the wires.

Meanings

nounstrainer post (plural strainer posts)

plural strainer posts

  1. A sturdy post, situated at one end of a post-and-wire fence, that takes the major tension of the wires.
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Chicago

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