1. A vertical support such as a pillar, upright, or fence stake.

2. A pole used as a boundary marker.

To add or update records in a file.

1. A mine timber, or any upright timber, more commonly the uprights which support the roof crosspieces.

2. The support fastened between the roof and floor of a coal seam, used with certain types of mining machines or augers.

3. A pillar of coal or ore.

A small beacon used for marking channels; it is usually more substantial than a perch.