The support beam
Example: Support beam carries weight across structural spans
Definition
"The support beam" refers to a sturdy horizontal or sloping structural element that carries weight across spans, providing stability and strength to buildings or other constructions by distributing loads from above to vertical supports.
Etymology
The term "the support beam" combines 'support,' from Latin 'supportare,' meaning to carry or hold up, and 'beam,' from Old English 'bēam,' originally meaning tree or timber. Together, the phrase describes a crucial element in construction that holds or supports weight.
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"The support beam" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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