girder

Meanings

• noun

  A large horizontal beam used to support the weight of a bridge or other structure.

• noun

  A horizontal structural member, typically of metal or concrete, used in construction to support loads.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with girder
girdle , whirled , twirled , swirled

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Variants

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girder , girders , lattice girder , lattice girders

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'girder', meaning 'to encircle'.

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Trivia

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1. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was originally intended to be a temporary girder for the 1889 World's Fair.

2. The longest girder ever produced was 131 feet long and weighed over 1,500 tons.

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Related Concepts

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1. beam: A horizontal structural element used to support loads in a building or other structure.

2. column: A vertical structural element used to support loads in a building or other structure.

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Culture

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Girders are a crucial component of modern infrastructure, particularly in bridge and building construction. They are often used in steel and concrete structures to distribute weight and provide stability.

How to Memorize "girder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, horizontal beam supporting the weight of a bridge or other structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'girder' with the idea of a large, horizontal beam used to support weight in construction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Girders: Giants in Construction' to remember the meaning of the word.

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