structural member

Noun
  1. Support that is a constituent part of any structure or building (synset 104348492)
    is a type of: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
    subtypes:
    • beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
    • brace, bracing - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
    • plate - structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage
    • riser - structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step
    • sill - structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
    • tread - structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step
    • upright, vertical - a vertical structural member as a post or stake
    is a part of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

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