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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

Čeština vaznice
Deutsch Pfette
Ελληνικά τεγίδα
Español correa
Suomi katto-orsi
Français panne
Italiano terzera
한국어 도리
Polski płatew
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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