structural steel

noun

1

: rolled steel in structural shapes

2

: steel suitable for structural shapes

Examples of structural steel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Emergency shoring was installed from the 18th through 23rd floors, including structural steel shoring columns on the 21st and 22nd floors, and light-duty shoring posts on four other floors, the DOB said on Wednesday. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 July 2026

According to the American Institute of Steel Construction, 98% of structural steel can be recycled for new uses. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 30 June 2026

The Intracoastal Waterway bridge along the road will see several upgrades, including the replacement of its existing deck with a solid aluminum one, paintwork on the structural steel, upgrades to wiring and electrical components, and the replacement of the existing fender system. — Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026

It had been closed for over a year and underwent railing and structural steel repairs, according to the Beaumont Enterprise. — Michael Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for structural steel

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