turning post

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English

Noun

turning post (plural turning posts)

In an ancient racecourse, a post marking where the horses were to turn, which also served as the winning line.

Translations

post in a racecourse

Greek:
Ancient Greek: καμπή f (kampḗ)
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Latin: meta f

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