nounmasculinepl: erguetes
a small upright or vertical support; a prop or strut
1. A small vertical post or prop used in construction or carpentry to provide support
The carpenter used erguetes to brace the wooden frame during construction.
O carpinteiro usou erguetes para escorar o marco de madeira durante a construção.
2. In nautical contexts, a small vertical timber or support beam
The ship's hull was reinforced with several erguetes.
O casco do navio foi reforçado com vários erguetes.
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