El mur de càrrega
Example: El mur de càrrega sosté tot el pes de l'edifici antic.
Definition
"El mur de càrrega" refers to a load-bearing wall in construction that supports the entire weight of the building or structure above it, ensuring stability and strength. These walls are crucial in maintaining the integrity of older or traditional buildings.
Etymology
The phrase "el mur de càrrega" comes from Catalan, where "mur" means wall and "càrrega" means load or burden. Together, they describe a wall that carries or bears the load. Did you know that in many historic buildings, these walls were the primary means of support before modern frameworks were developed?
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"El mur de càrrega" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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