girders

noun

plural of girder
1
as in beams

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2
as in arches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girders
  1. beams
  2. arches
  3. boards
  4. brackets
  5. columns
  6. pillars
  7. pilasters
  8. bearings
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Mickelson noted that every ceiling in the theater is different — a coffered ceiling with hexagonal panels gives way to plaster beams designed and painted to look like wood.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Flexible beams and shells that snap between shapes have also been used to produce movement.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of beams
Noun
  • The restaurant on the ground floor features red brick arches, midcentury sconces and a soothing interior with plush beige armchairs and warm wood accents.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the sleeping chamber, the bed headboard fits into a shallow arched niche that echoes the arches found throughout the house.
    — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of arches
Noun
  • For Reed, 17 boards were not enough for that miniature Dan Hurley sitting on his shoulder.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The puck squirted free after a battle along the left wing boards and came straight to Verhaeghe just inside the left faceoff dot.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of boards
Noun
  • Most theme puzzles contain sets that are visually identifiable to solvers because of either the arrangement of their entries or an uncommon clue feature like italics or brackets.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For people in the lowest tax brackets, Lo said ACA plans are still relatively affordable.
    — Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of brackets
Noun
  • Similarly to the Chicago Theatre, the Rapp & Rapp team designed a balcony that spanned the breadth of the auditorium without any columns to block the spectators below, Loerzel and Pierce's book noted.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The towering marble columns in the two-story lobby and the old-fashioned elevators with dials tracking the cars’ locations are but two of the many elements retained from the days when the edifice, built in 1911, was the Union National Bank.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of columns
Noun
  • The 53-year-old is looking to make a statement, paying homage to hip-hop’s roots and pillars with his next project.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The three pillars of regenerative agriculture Here’s an easy way to picture it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillars
Noun
  • The small saints on side pilasters were sold off on the antiques market.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
Definition of pilasters
Noun
  • Worn bearings, loose internal components, or an aging motor can all cause unusual sounds.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Separating fuel from oil Small turbojet engines often use fuel mixed with oil to lubricate internal bearings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bearings
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