Meaning | support that is a constituent part of any structure or building. |
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Part of | structure, construction | A thing constructed |
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Narrower | beam | long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction |
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brace, bracing | A structural member used to stiffen a framework |
plate | structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage |
riser | structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step |
sill | structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure |
tread | structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step |
upright, vertical | A vertical structural member as a post or stake |
Broader | support | Any device that bears the weight of another thing |
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