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girder

noun

Definition of girder

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

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One use involves directing a beam of protons or other heavier particles into the patient, targeting unwanted cancerous cells (proton/heavy ion therapy).

— Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Researchers at Romania’s Horia Hulubei National Institute have now solved this speed challenge by producing images with an artificial muon beam for the first time.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of beam

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Officials are expected to announce Monday that the city will rebuild the infamous triple cantilever structure carrying the highway along Brooklyn Heights without going through a federal environmental review or seeking federal funding.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Improvements would include repairing the aging triple cantilever and fixing drainage, railings and lighting.

— Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cantilever

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There’s a strong focus on experiential adventure and underwater exploration, with complimentary resort bikes, private boat excursions, kayaks, SUP boards, and an array of island tours.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Beyond the theatrical and streaming markets, the merger brings CBS News and CNN under the direction of a board that will ensure the editorial independence of each news outlet.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

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Los Feliz’s Shakespeare Bridge, a 262-foot span with Gothic-style arches and eight distinctive turrets, is approaching its 100th anniversary.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
While the exact time of the collapse is unknown, the Volcanoes National Park team said on social media Thursday that the arch was still standing on Wednesday, September 23, when the park was temporarily closed during Tropical Storm Nolo.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of arch

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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

Then there's that vast lobby with its Neoclassical columns and lush foliage wall by celeb horticulturist Charlie Albone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Rich tried to vocalize his concerns, writing about the dangers in columns for outlets like Time magazine.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

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