Post
Post noun - An upright shaft that supports an overhead structure.
Usage example: hung the hammock between a tree and a post in the fence
Pedestal and post are semantically related. in upright support topic. In some cases you can use "Pedestal" instead a noun "Post".
Pedestal
Pedestal noun - An architectural support or base (as for a column or statue).
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Nearby Word: pedestaled
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