girder

noun
UK: /ˈɡɜː.də(r)/
US: /ˈɡɝː.dɚ/

  1. A large, strong beam of metal or wood used to support bridges or buildings.

    1. The bridge has a steel girder.
    2. The new skyscraper used massive girders to support its immense weight and height.

Synonyms

beam support joist

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "girder" is /ˈɡɜː.də(r)/ in British English and /ˈɡɝː.dɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "girder": beam, support, joist.

Example usage of "girder": "The bridge has a steel girder.". More examples on the page.