tie beam

noun

Meaning

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.

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Related words

tie(English)roofbeam(English)counter beam(English)trabeation(English)beam(English)trave(English)summer(English)fork beam(English)

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