viga

American  

[vee-guh] / ˈvi gə /

noun

1. a rough-hewn beam, usually of fir, used to support the roof in adobe construction.

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Etymology

Origin of viga

Borrowed into English from Spanish around 1835–45

Example Sentences

UEL undergraduate student Viga Lukita raised travel costs as a concern, but said she uses the Student Oyster Card and travelled during off-peak hours to save money.

From BBC

Inside, the home’s sprawling rooms are also nearly just how she left them: Eames chairs, viga and latilla ceilings, the artist’s lone martini glass on the kitchen shelf, leather boots in the closet, original dried herbs in their original jars lined up in the pantry.

From Washington Post

United conclude their Europa League semi-final against Celta Viga at Old Trafford on Thursday, having beaten the Spanish side 1-0 in the first leg on Thursday.

From BBC

Instead of shooting at goal in the 6-1 win over Celta Viga, Messi cheekily rolled the ball sideways off the spot for team-mate Luis Suarez to smash home.

From BBC

The hotel also creates a keen awareness for its southwestern environs and showcases this focus through locally-inspired details, such as bed throws from Chimayo, Saltillo tiles, and viga wood ceilings.

From Forbes