Found 2 items, similar to shutting post.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: shutting post shutting post n : the gatepost against which the gate closes
English → English (gcide) Definition: shutting post Gatepost \Gate"post`\ (g[=a]t"p[=o]st`), n. 1. A post to which a gate is hung; -- called also swinging post or hinging post. [1913 Webster] 2. A post against which a gate closes; -- called also shutting post. [1913 Webster]