dictionary.ptbeamnounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈtɾavɨ/tra·vePortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or concrete, used in construction, especially as a horizontal supporting structural element.Usage examples“The carpenters hoisted the main beam of the house.”“The player's shot hit the crossbar.”SynonymsbeamjoistCommon combinationswooden beammain beamroof beam
A long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or concrete, used in construction, especially as a horizontal supporting structural element.Usage examples“The carpenters hoisted the main beam of the house.”“The player's shot hit the crossbar.”SynonymsbeamjoistCommon combinationswooden beammain beamroof beam