girder

noun

Definition of girdernext
1
as in beam

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as in cantilever

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Recent Examples of girder Nearby, men drill the girders of a bridge; the iron beams make bold crisscrosses, moving the eye diagonally. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 The New Man is a miracle of engineering, apparently constructed from steel girders endowed with balletic flexibility. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Denver Fire believes a girder (a concrete support bean) gave way below, trapping around 20 vehicles underground and more than a dozen on the surface lot. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 It's been a year since an excavator grappled with blue steel girders ripped from the side of McCoy Stadium as the beloved Pawtucket ballpark entered its final inning. — Providence Journal, The Providence Journal, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for girder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girder
  1. beam
  2. cantilever
  3. board
  4. arch
  5. crossbeam
  6. bracket
  7. arbor
  8. column
Noun
  • Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The home features exposed beams throughout along with wide-plank hardwood floors and water views in nearly every room.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • This cantilever patio umbrella combines the space-saving benefits of an offset design with the durability of all-weather Sunbrella fabric.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
  • Set the scene Siro occupies floors 30 to 36 of new Dubai landmark One Za’abeel, which also houses the One&Only’s first vertical resort, as well as 11 big-name restaurants, many of which sit within the world’s longest cantilever, The Link.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Definition of cantilever
Noun
  • For the 18-month moratorium, Webb is listed as the sponsor, according to board meeting materials.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Today, while not nominating himself for said CNN editorial board, Emanuel made sure to avoid all that.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of board
Noun
  • The president has also sought to replace the East Wing of the White House with a ballroom, build a gigantic triumphal arch across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, overhaul the Kennedy Center and renovate Dulles International Airport.
    — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Other projects underway include the construction of a large ballroom adjacent to the White House and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
Definition of arch
Noun
  • However, the Aussies pushed the boat a little too hard, nosediving hard into the Hudson, a sudden stop that didn’t cause any injury to the sailors but resulted in damage to the front crossbeam and port-side foil case.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • In the footage, the driver can be seen climbing over a railing and going under the span, moving between crossbeams while more than 200 feet above the water.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of crossbeam
Noun
  • The two brackets, however, arguably bring greater competitive balance, as TAPPS Division II schools range from 249 to 402 students.
    — Charles Baggarly August 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There are 12 teams in the tournament, divided into two six-team brackets in a double elimination format.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bracket
Noun
  • Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The quarterback proposed under a picturesque arbor covered with greenery and flowers.
    — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of arbor
Noun
  • Renovated in 2005 at a cost of $8 million, the intimate 17-room hotel displays the trappings of Europe’s grandest hotels, starting with an impressive foyer with a Murano glass chandelier shaped like Constantin Brancusi’s infinity column.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The property is full of nods from the Napoleon III-era Second Empire style, with torsade columns, muted greens, terra-cotta touches, and stonework abound.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of column

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