penant

Definitions of penant
  1. noun
    a support for two adjacent bridge spans
    synonyms: strekdam
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    type of:
    onderstel, onderwerk, ruggensteun, ruggesteun, rugsteun, steun, stut, wagenstel
    any device that bears the weight of another thing
  2. noun
    (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)
    synonyms: strekdam
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    type of:
    onderstel, onderwerk, ruggensteun, ruggesteun, rugsteun, steun, stut, wagenstel
    any device that bears the weight of another thing
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