gatepost

ˈɡeɪtpoʊst
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Translation of gatepost into German

Noun

1.

structure

Rare
vertical post supporting a gate
Rare
Torpfosten mPfeiler m
  • The gate swung open on its sturdy gatepost.Das Tor schwang an seinem stabilen Torpfosten auf.
2.

closure

Rare
post where a gate is fastened when closed
Rare
Torpfosten mZaunpfosten
  • He leaned against the gatepost, waiting for her arrival.Er lehnte sich an den Torpfosten und wartete auf ihre Ankunft.

Images of gatepost

  • gatepost: vertical post supporting a gate
    (structure) Torpfosten
  • gatepost: post where a gate is fastened when closed
    (closure) Torpfosten

Synonyms and analogies of gatepost in English

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Examples of gatepost in a sentence

  • He painted the gatepost to match the fence.
  • The gatepost was painted a bright red.
  • She tied the rope to the gatepost securely.

Translations of "gatepost" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derTorpfostennm.

The finial on the gatepost was a miniature sculpture of a mythical creature.

Die Spitze auf der Torpfosten war eine Miniaturskulptur eines mythischen Wesens.

According to police reports, the head was found on a gatepost in front of the school.

Den Polizeiberichten zufolge wurde der Kopf vor der Schule auf einem Torpfosten gefunden.

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gatepost: Examples and translations in context

which is why I was out there helping him fix that gatepost down by the corral.

also half ich ihm, den Torpfosten vom Gehege zu reparieren.

Although no Estonian gatepost can be just simply grabbed and carried away.

Obwohl kein estnischer Torpfosten einfach gepackt und rausgerissen werden kann.

Between you and me and the gatepost, DI Brandyce,

Mal unter uns und dem Torpfosten, DI Brandyce.

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