Pfosten

Etymology
From, from , from.

Noun

 * 1) post; pillar long, fairly thick piece of wood or metal used to stabilise something
 * 2)  post; pole; pale such an object used for purposes other than stabilisation
 * 3)  goalpost
 * 4)  mullion
 * 1)  mullion
 * 1)  mullion

Usage notes

 * The normal plural is unchanged Pfosten.
 * The plural Pfösten is regional and restricted to southern Germany and Austria. It is rarely seen in standard usage.