tiebeam

Noun

Meaning

A beam acting as a tie, as at the bottom of a pair of principal rafters, to prevent them from thrusting out the wall. See Illust. of Timbers, under Roof.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rafter garter band peg truss lasso braid cinch knot harness brace girdle ligature noose girth
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Close letter words and terms

tieback tieback wall tiebar tiebreak tiebreaker tiebreaking