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girder

Pronunciation: /ˈgəːdə/
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Definition of girder

noun

  • a large iron or steel beam or compound structure used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings: the tower is made of steel girders criss-crossed to make it stronger

Origin:

early 17th century: from gird1 in the archaic sense 'brace, strengthen'

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