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Meaning of purlin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
[ˈpɜːɹlɪn]

Definitions

A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.

Equivalents

Bosanski as aš
Català corretja
Čeština vaznice
Cymraeg trawslath tulath
Dansk as
Deutsch Pfette
Ελληνικά τεγίδα
Español correa
Suomi katto-orsi
Français panne
Gaeilge taobhán
Galego carreira costeiro padia terza
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ʻaho
Hrvatski aš as
Bahasa Indonesia gording
Italiano terzera
한국어 도리
Kurdî aş aş kaho
Te Reo Māori kaho
Bahasa Melayu kasau lintang
Polski płatew
Српски aš as
Svenska takås
ไทย แป

Examples

“The loft was broad and high, with splendid rough-cut oak purlins and three large Veluxes.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Purling Purloin Purloined Purloiner Purloiners Purloining

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