De steunbalk
Example: De steunbalk in de brug zorgt voor extra stabiliteit.
Definition
"De steunbalk" is a structural beam used in construction to provide additional support and stability to buildings or bridges, helping to distribute weight and prevent collapse or deformation.
Etymology
The word "de steunbalk" comes from Dutch, where "steun" means support and "balk" means beam or bar. Together, they describe a beam that supports or props up structures, reflecting its practical function in engineering and architecture.
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"De steunbalk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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the support beam