An upright wooden post from which a gate is suspended by its hinges. For brick or masonry structures use GATE PIER.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| GATE |
A moveable structure used to allow or prevent passage through an opening, usually in a wall, fence or other barrier. |
| GATE PIER |
A pier of brick, masonry etc. from which a gate is suspended by its hinges. |
| GATEWAY |
A substantial structure supporting or surrounding a gate. May be ornate or monumental, and have associated structures such as lodges, tollbooths, guard houses etc.. |
