Meaning of girder in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡərdər/

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  1. Noun

    girder

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from gird in the archaic sense ‘brace, strengthen’

    Definitions

    1. a beam made usually of steel

    Examples

    • « a main support in a structure »

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