"postlike" meaning in All languages combined

See postlike on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more postlike [comparative], most postlike [superlative]
Etymology: From post + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|post|like}} post + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} postlike (comparative more postlike, superlative most postlike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a post (upright stake).
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