girder

[ gur-der ]
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noun
  1. a large beam, as of steel, reinforced concrete, or timber, for supporting masonry, joists, purlins, etc.

  2. a principal beam of wood, steel, etc., supporting the ends of joists.

Origin of girder

1
First recorded in 1605–15; gird1 + -er1

Other words from girder

  • gird·er·less, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for girder

girder

/ (ˈɡɜːdə) /


noun
  1. a large beam, esp one made of steel, used in the construction of bridges, buildings, etc

  2. botany the structure composed of tissue providing mechanical support for a stem or leaf

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