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carline

carline

9.9
A horizontal beam in a roof or on a ship that supports rafters and deck planks
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • Without a strong carline, the roof structure could become unstable over time.

Examples

  • During the restoration, a new carline was installed to support the ship's deck.

  • The carpenter replaced the damaged carline in the old barn's roof.

  • The carline supports the roof structure.

  • Each carline must be installed carefully.

  • The carpenter replaced the damaged carline in the old barn's roof.

  • During the restoration, a new carline was installed to support the ship's deck.

  • Without a strong carline, the roof structure could become unstable over time.

Synonyms

stringer
vscarline
  • Specialized
2 8.1

A long narrow piece used to support parts of a plane, boat, or building

is a horizontal support that holds rafters or deck planks specifically

Compounds

carline thistle
  • UK
9.9

A spiky European plant with a large silver flower head

common carline thistle
  • UK
8.4

A spiny wild plant with a yellowish flower head that grows on dry, sandy ground

stemless carline thistle
  • UK
9.9

A low mountain plant that lies close to the ground with a large, spiny flower head and hairy leaves

Surface Forms

carline singular
carlines plural

Etymology

Carline is an old builder's name for a short horizontal beam that supports rafters or deck planks; think of it as the roof's 'little backbone' that helps hold other timbers in place.