noun
- Plural of heelpost; vertical posts or supports attached to the heel (rear end) of a plow or similar agricultural implement to help control its depth and angle.
Usage: agricultural; chiefly historical or regional
Examples
- The farmer adjusted the heelposts on his plow to ensure even furrow depth.
- Heelposts were essential components of traditional plowing equipment.
- The wooden heelposts helped stabilize the plow during operation.