The load-bearing wall
Example: Load-bearing wall supports structural weight of building above
Definition
"The load-bearing wall" is a wall in a building that supports and carries the weight of the structure above it, such as floors or the roof, transferring the load to the foundation, ensuring stability and structural integrity.
Etymology
The term "the load-bearing wall" combines 'load-bearing,' from the verb 'bear,' meaning to support or carry, with 'wall,' a structure forming an enclosure. The phrase originated in construction terminology to clearly distinguish walls that carry weight from those that do not.
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"The load-bearing wall" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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