girder
Translation
girder
Examples
Steel girders support the bridge.
Steel girders support the bridge.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) girder a large iron or steel beam used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings. Steel girders support the bridge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beam, joist, rafter
Etymology
From Old English 'gyrdan', related to 'gird', meaning to encircle or bind. A girder 'girds' or supports a structure.
Memory Tips
Think of a girder as 'girding' or holding a building together, like a girdle holds a person.