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Definition of Trave
1. Noun. A horizontal beam that extends across something.
Definition of Trave
1. n. A crossbeam; a lay of joists.
Definition of Trave
1. a frame for confining a horse [n -S]
Medical Definition of Trave
1. 1. A crossbeam; a lay of joists. 2. A wooden frame to confine an unruly horse or ox while shoeing. "She sprung as a colt doth in the trave." (Chaucer) Origin: Through French, fr. L. Trabs, trabis, a beam; cf. OF. Tref a beam, also F. Travail a frame to confine a horse, OE. Trave, trevys, travise, It. Travaglio, F. Travee the space between two beams. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)