What is another word for hinging post?
Pronunciation: [hˈɪnd͡ʒɪŋ pˈə͡ʊst] (IPA) 
A hinging post is a specific type of post used in fencing. This post is designed to be installed in a way that allows a gate or other barrier to be attached and swing open and closed. A hinging post is sometimes also called a gate post or a hinge post. Synonyms for hinging post include pivoting post, turning post, rotating post, and swiveling post. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with hinging post to describe posts that are intended for use as a support structure for gates or other moveable barriers. No matter what name you use, these posts are an essential component of many types of fences and gates.
