nounverb

beam

rayon · poutre

A long, straight piece of wood or metal that supports weight in a building or structure.

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Examples

The beam of light shone brightly through the window.noun

Le rayon de lumière brillait intensément à travers la fenêtre.

Construction of the building required a significant number of steel beams.noun

La construction du bâtiment a nécessité un nombre important de poutres en acier.

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