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milepost

Milepost (noun) means a post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places.

noun
1
A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places.
2
A sign or post beside a railway marking the distance from the (actual or nominal) start of a line (usually the principal terminus or junction with a more major line).
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Etymology

From mile + post.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of milepost?

"milepost" (noun) means a post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places.

What are the different meanings of milepost?

"milepost" has 2 main meanings: 1. A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places; 2. A sign or post beside a railway marking the distance from the (actual or nominal) start of a line (usually the principal terminus or junction with a more major line).

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