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Definition of gatepost

gatepost

/ˈɡeɪt.poʊst/
gate · post
Plural:gateposts
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gatepost Lexical Profile

gatepost Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A vertical pillar or post on which a gate is hinged or against which it closes and latches.

Example

"The carpenter replaced the rotting wooden gatepost at the entrance to the pasture."

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• Nearby Words

gatekeep
gatekeeper
gatekeeping
gatepost
gateway
gather
gatherer

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gatepost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gatepost
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