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girder

[/ˈɡɜːrdər/]
nounmasculinepl: girders
viga
1. A large beam, typically made of steel or iron, used as a main structural support in buildings or bridges
The bridge's main support comes from steel girders.
O suporte principal da ponte vem de vigas de aço.
2. Any strong beam or bar used to support weight or provide structural rigidity
The building's girders were reinforced after the inspection.
As vigas do edifício foram reforçadas após a inspeção.
Synonyms
beamsupportjoisttruss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viga
standard term used in construction and engineering
São Paulo
viga mestra
emphasizes main structural beam
Portugal
viga
standard Portuguese term, identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

iron girder - reinforced structural support
main girder - principal supporting beam
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