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A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.

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  1. n. A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.
  2. n. horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window
  3. A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.
  4. A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying thesuperincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswisefracture.
  5. n:100 n horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window