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

plural of snubbing post

(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.

plural of guard post

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

plural of post-tragus

(lutherie) A wooden rod located inside the body of a violin-family instrument, close to the treble-side bridge foot.

plural of post-obit

(law) A bond in which the obligor, in consideration of having received a certain sum of money, binds himself to pay a larger sum, on unusual interest, on the death of some specified individual from whom he has expectations.