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A-Z glossary

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Tail Pole

A massive spar projecting from the rear of a POST MILL, for WINDING a MILL by hand. Sometimes attached to the CAP of a TOWER or SMOCK MILL. Also used to support the STEPS off the ground to allow the MILL to be turned. See also TALTHUR. See YOKE.

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Alternative terms

Term	Language	Region
Tail Post	English