ukselengid

Ukselengid is a term used in Estonia to refer to wooden posts or stakes traditionally used for various purposes in rural life. These were often made from readily available local wood, such as pine or spruce, and were typically sharpened at one end for easy insertion into the ground.

Historically, ukselengid served multiple functions. They were commonly used as boundary markers, delineating property lines or fields. In agricultural settings, they could be employed to support fences or to create temporary enclosures for livestock. In some cases, they might have been used as rudimentary supports for small structures or even as part of rudimentary tools. The exact form and size of ukselengid could vary depending on their intended use and the local traditions of a particular region. Their simplicity and practicality made them an essential element of traditional Estonian rural infrastructure. The term itself is derived from "uks" meaning door or gate and "leng" which can refer to a pole or support.