The roof structure
Example: Roof structure supports covering materials on building top
Definition
"The roof structure" refers to the framework or system of beams, trusses, and supports that hold and stabilize the covering materials on the top of a building, ensuring protection from weather and structural integrity.
Etymology
The phrase "the roof structure" combines 'roof,' which comes from Old English 'hrōf,' meaning the top covering of a building, and 'structure,' derived from Latin 'structura,' meaning 'a fitting together, building.' Together, they describe the assembled framework that supports a building's roof.
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"The roof structure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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