girder frame

  • 1Girder — Gird er, n. [From {Gird} to encircle.] [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, girds. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch. & Engin.) A main beam; a stright, horizontal beam to span an opening or carry weight, such as ends of floor beams, etc.; hence, a… …

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  • 2Girder bridge — Girder Gird er, n. [From {Gird} to encircle.] [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, girds. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch. & Engin.) A main beam; a stright, horizontal beam to span an opening or carry weight, such as ends of floor beams, etc.; hence …

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  • 3girder — UK [ˈɡɜː(r)də(r)] / US [ˈɡɜrdər] noun [countable] Word forms girder : singular girder plural girders a very large metal bar used for making the frame of a building, bridge, or other large structure …

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  • 4girder — girderless, adj. /gerr deuhr/, n. 1. a large beam, as of steel, reinforced concrete, or timber, for supporting masonry, joists, purlins, etc. 2. a principal beam of wood, steel, etc., supporting the ends of joists. [1605 15; GIRD1 + ER1] * * * In …

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  • 5girder — gird|er [ gɜrdər ] noun count a very large metal bar used for making the frame of a building, bridge, or other large structure …

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  • 6girder construction — building made with a frame of steel girders …

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  • 7girder — [ˈgɜːdə] noun [C] a large metal bar that is used for making the frame of a building or a bridge …

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  • 8Bicycle frame — Steel frame of 2000 LeMond Zurich road racing bicycle mounted in a work stand …

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  • 9Bowstring girder — Girder Gird er, n. [From {Gird} to encircle.] [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, girds. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch. & Engin.) A main beam; a stright, horizontal beam to span an opening or carry weight, such as ends of floor beams, etc.; hence …

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  • 10Box girder — Girder Gird er, n. [From {Gird} to encircle.] [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, girds. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch. & Engin.) A main beam; a stright, horizontal beam to span an opening or carry weight, such as ends of floor beams, etc.; hence …

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