(idiomatic, sports) to overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage over him at the last decisive moment.

plural of post-it note

Alternative form of posttympanic

(obsolete, idiomatic) A known perjurer; a professional false witness.

plural of post-captain

(obsolete, UK, US) A captain of a war vessel whose name appeared, or was "posted", in the seniority list of the navy.

(nautical) A post on a dock or shore, around which a rope is thrown to stop the motion of a vessel. / A similar post to restrict the motion of a horse.

A location where a guard is posted (station), often having a guardhouse.

(anatomy) A ridge within and behind the tragus in the ear of some animals.

plural of post-tragus