trabeation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌtreɪbɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the use of beams in architectural construction, rather than arches or vaulting.

Derivatives

trabeated

Pronunciation: /ˈtreɪbɪətɪd/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a horizontal beam): formed irregularly from Latin trabs, trab- 'beam, timber' + -ation