girder
US /ˈɡɝː.dɚ/
UK /ˈɡɝː.dɚ/
1.
poutre, traverse
a large iron or steel beam or compound structure used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings.
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The construction workers hoisted the massive steel girder into place.
Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont hissé l'énorme poutre en acier à sa place.
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The bridge's main support consists of several parallel girders.
Le support principal du pont est constitué de plusieurs poutres parallèles.