tie beam
- noun
- /taɪ biːm/
- Specialized
:
viga de amarre
- A carpenter explained how a tie beam keeps the rafters stable in a wooden frame.
Examples
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The architect specified an extra tie beam to support the old roof.
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Without a tie beam, the stone walls might shift apart over time.
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The tie beam supports the roof structure.
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The architect specified a tie beam for the design.
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A carpenter explained how a tie beam keeps the rafters stable in a wooden frame.
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The architect specified an extra tie beam to support the old roof.
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Without a tie beam, the stone walls might shift apart over time.
Synonyms
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2.7
A long strong piece of wood, metal, or concrete that supports part of a building
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5.0
A long strong beam usually made of steel that supports buildings or bridges
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7.9
A strong beam placed across a building to stop parts moving apart
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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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5.5
A strong piece of wood or metal that holds the weight of parts of a building
A strong post that holds up a roof or wall, for example in a mine
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'tie' (a piece of timber used for stability) combined with 'beam' (a supporting member) yields a beam whose function is to tie or hold structural members together. This noun–noun compound follows standard English compounding patterns and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Tie beam is a simple picture: a long beam that ties two walls or rafters together so they cannot move apart. That is why it means a horizontal beam used to 'hold together' parts of a building.