Definition of Girder

1. Noun. A beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure.

Generic synonyms: Beam
Specialized synonyms: I-beam

Definition of Girder

1. n. One who girds; a satirist.

2. n. One who, or that which, girds.

Definition of Girder

1. Noun. A beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as a main horizontal support in a building or structure ¹

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Definition of Girder

1. a horizontal support [n -S]

Medical Definition of Girder

1. 1. One who, or that which, girds. 2. A main beam; a stright, horizontal beam to span an opening or carry weight, such as ends of floor beams, etc.; hence, a framed or built-up member discharging the same office, technically called a compound girder. Bowstring girder, Box girder, etc. See Bowstring, Box, etc. Girder bridge. See Bridge. Lattice girder, a girder consisting of longitudinal bars united by diagonal crossing bars. Half-lattice girder, a girder consisting of horizontal upper and lower bars connected by a series of diagonal bars sloping alternately in opposite directions so as to divide the space between the bars into a series of triangles. Sandwich girder, a girder consisting of two parallel wooden beams, between which is an iron plate, the whole clamped together by iron bolts. Origin: From Gird to encircle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Girder

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gird up one's loins
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girder (current term)
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