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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGirder
/ˈɡɜːrdər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large beam used in construction to support the weight of a structure.
"The construction crew installed a steel girder to support the upper floors of the building." - 2
A main horizontal support beam in a framework.
"The architect specified that the girder must be reinforced to handle the additional load."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'girder' originates from the Middle English term 'gerder', which is derived from the Old French 'girdre', meaning to encircle or bind. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'circuitus', indicating a structural evolution from binding elements to large supporting beams in construction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Girder" is said worldwide
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poutre
Transliteration: poutr
"La poutre soutient la structure du bâtiment."
Träger
Transliteration: træːɡɐ
"Der Träger ist entscheidend für die Stabilität des Gebäudes."
trave
Transliteration: trave
"La trave sostiene il peso del soffitto."
viga
Transliteration: biɣa
"La viga es fundamental para la estructura del edificio."
viga
Transliteration: ˈviɡɐ
"A viga suporta o peso do telhado."
गर्दर
Transliteration: gardar
"गर्दर भवन की संरचना को सहारा देती है।"
梁
Transliteration: liáng
"梁支撑着建筑的重量。"
보
Transliteration: bo
"보는 건물의 구조를 지탱합니다."
梁
Transliteration: はり
"梁は建物の重さを支えています。"
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