noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a horizontal beam that serves to prevent two other structural members from separating while forming the base of a triangular truss for a pitched roof.
2. 2
   a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating wordnet

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beambuttoncollarscrossbeamsfastenergirth