girders

noun

plural of girder
1
as in beams

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2
as in arches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girders
  1. beams
  2. arches
  3. boards
  4. brackets
  5. columns
  6. pillars
  7. pilasters
  8. bearings
Noun
  • At its heart, the greatest album of all time beams with try-hard enthusiasm for popcraft—but don’t try telling Stel that.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • These cataclysmic explosions spray intense radiation and beams of energy through the universe at close to the speed of light.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of beams
Noun
  • The restaurant on the ground floor features red brick arches, midcentury sconces and a soothing interior with plush beige armchairs and warm wood accents.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the sleeping chamber, the bed headboard fits into a shallow arched niche that echoes the arches found throughout the house.
    — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of arches
Noun
  • For Reed, 17 boards were not enough for that miniature Dan Hurley sitting on his shoulder.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The puck squirted free after a battle along the left wing boards and came straight to Verhaeghe just inside the left faceoff dot.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of boards
Noun
  • Most theme puzzles contain sets that are visually identifiable to solvers because of either the arrangement of their entries or an uncommon clue feature like italics or brackets.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For people in the lowest tax brackets, Lo said ACA plans are still relatively affordable.
    — Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of brackets
Noun
  • On the columns of train stations, stickers bore the smiling faces of soldiers in their twenties alongside motivational quotes and the dates of their births and deaths.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring towering stone columns, colorful reliefs (despite being 3,200 years old) and famous carvings, it's bypassed by tour buses heading straight for Hatshepsut.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of columns
Noun
  • All that remained of Sara’s home were pillars of concrete; most of their belongings were below the rubble.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Dedicated to the god Amun, it is known for its beautiful pillars and intricate carvings.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillars
Noun
  • Ionic pilasters and a modern light fixture dress up the staircase.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The small saints on side pilasters were sold off on the antiques market.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pilasters
Noun
  • Earlier in the day, police officers preemptively searched protesters, and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, Reuters reported.
    — James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Worn bearings, loose internal components, or an aging motor can all cause unusual sounds.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bearings
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