stemple
- noun
- UK
:
viga
- Without a sturdy stemple, the roof of the old mine could have caved in.
Examples
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Each stemple was carefully measured to fit the width of the mine shaft.
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The workers installed a stemple to prevent the tunnel from collapsing.
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The workers installed a new stemple to support the roof.
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We need to replace the old stemple before the next storm.
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The workers installed a stemple to prevent the tunnel from collapsing.
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Each stemple was carefully measured to fit the width of the mine shaft.
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Without a sturdy stemple, the roof of the old mine could have caved in.
Synonyms
104
2.7
A long strong piece of wood, metal, or concrete that supports part of a building
30
9.3
A beam placed against a building to support it
29
4.6
A sloping beam that supports a roof
23
6.5
A vertical post inside a wall that helps hold it up
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7.1
A heavy post made of wood, steel or concrete driven deep into the ground to support a bridge
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4.9
A tall post that supports a building above the ground or water
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8.8
A vertical post that supports a railing or fence
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9.6
A horizontal beam that supports roof rafters
A wooden or metal support placed under the roof of a mine to stop it from falling
A central vertical post that supports a roof or bridge
A large wooden beam that helps support a roof
A sloping support beam that helps hold up a roof
A long post people drive into the ground to support a building or wall
Surface Forms
Etymology
Stemple (support beam) comes from a Dutch or German word stempel that meant 'post' or 'prop' used in mines. Think of it as a strong wooden post that holds up a roof or wall, which is why a stemple keeps tunnels and roofs from collapsing.