"postpipe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: postpipes [plural]
Etymology: From post + pipe. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|post|pipe}} post + pipe Head templates: {{en-noun}} postpipe (plural postpipes)
  1. (archaeology) The remains of an upright timber placed in a posthole. Wikipedia link: postpipe Categories (topical): Archaeology

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