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girder

gird·er

girder

 
 
pronunciation:
guhr dr
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part of speech: noun
definition: a heavy beam, usu. made of steel or wood, that serves as a horizontal support in a bridge or building.
Thousands of steel girders were used in the construction of the building.Workmen balanced on the girders, passing supplies from hand to hand.
 
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