structure portante

Definitions of structure portante
  1. noun
    a structure that serves to support something
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    cadre, chambranle, dormant
    a structure supporting or containing something
    cadre, ossature
    the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
    appui, support
    supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
    appui, arc-boutant, contrefort, piédroit
    a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
    charmille, pergola, tonnelle
    a framework that supports climbing plants
    sous-sol, étage souterrain
    the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture
    contrefort
    a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
    cadre
    the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
    tampon
    an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
    base, fondation, fondement
    lowest support of a structure
    grille
    a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
    grille
    a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
    treillage
    framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
    bâti, socle, support
    framework used for support or display
    socle
    an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
    appui, support, étai
    a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
    râtelier
    framework for holding objects
    chevalet de sciage
    a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
    train d'atterrissage
    framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
    bébé-trotte, promeneur
    an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
    promeneur
    a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk
    fenêtre
    a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
    cadre
    the framework that supports a window
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    construction
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
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