GIRDER


Meaning of GIRDER in English

— girderless , adj.

/gerr"deuhr/ , n.

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.

[ 1605-15; GIRD 1 + -ER 1 ]

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