strutter
- noun
- Specialized
:
refuerzo
- A damaged strutter can compromise the stability of the entire structure.
Examples
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They replaced the old wooden strutter with a steel one for added strength.
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The building's strutters are made of steel.
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The engineer inspected the strutter to ensure it could handle the weight of the new roof.
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The architect specified a strutter for additional support.
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The engineer inspected the strutter to ensure it could handle the weight of the new roof.
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A damaged strutter can compromise the stability of the entire structure.
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They replaced the old wooden strutter with a steel one for added strength.
Synonyms
11
7.4
A bar of wood or metal that supports a structure
2
8.1
A long narrow piece used to support parts of a plane, boat, or building
1
6.7
A support added to a frame to keep it steady
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4.9
A part of a building, like a beam, that holds weight
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6.2
A thing you add to help something hold more weight
A sloping support beam that helps hold up a roof
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Etymology
Strutter for a building part comes from the same word strut, which means 'support' or 'brace'. Think of it as a strong leg that holds a roof or beam steady, so a strutter is a piece that helps keep a structure up.