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straining beam

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A horizontal truss joining the queen posts in rafters.

Equivalents

Italianocontrocatena

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

straining piece strainlessness strainmeter strainometer Strains straint

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