beam

nounfeminine/ˈtɾavɨ/medium

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Definition

A long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or concrete, used in construction, especially as a horizontal supporting structural element.

The carpenters hoisted the main beam of the house.

The player's shot hit the crossbar.

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Common collocations

wooden beammain beamroof beam

Do latim 'trabem', acusativo de 'trabes'.