straining piece

noun

1. (in a queen-post roof ) a horizontal beam uniting the tops of the two queen posts, and resisting the thrust of the roof.

straining piece

noun

1. a horizontal tie beam that connects the top of two queen posts of a roof truss

Word History and Origins

Origin of straining piece¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

A, B, tie beam; C, C, queen posts; D, straining piece; E, principal rafter; F, rafter.

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