poutre

Definitions of poutre
  1. noun
    one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
    synonyms: chevron
  2. noun
    long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
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    poutre métallique, racinal, support, étai
    a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure
    chevron, solive
    beam used to support floors or roofs
    chevron
    one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
    chevron
    a beam made of wood
    solive, traverse
    a horizontal beam that extends across something
    type of:
    morceau
    a separate part of a whole
    élément de construction
    support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
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