Medieval glossary. 2014.
tie beam — n. a horizontal beam serving as a TIE (n. 5): see FRAME … English World dictionary
tie beam — tie′ beam n. bui a horizontal timber or the like for connecting two structural members to keep them from spreading apart • Etymology: 1815–25 … From formal English to slang
tie beam — noun a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam • Syn: ↑tie • Hypernyms: ↑beam * * * noun : a beam acting as a tie (as in a roof) see roof… … Useful english dictionary
tie beam — /ˈtaɪ bim/ (say tuy beem) noun 1. a timber or piece serving as a tie. 2. a horizontal beam connecting the lower ends of two opposite principal rafters; collar tie …
tie beam — a horizontal timber or the like for connecting two structural members to keep them from spreading apart, as a beam connecting the feet of two principal rafters in a roof truss. See diags. under king post, queen post. [1815 25] * * * … Universalium
tie beam — noun a horizontal beam connecting two rafters in a roof … English new terms dictionary
tie beam — Īlio … English-Hawaiian dictionary
tie — v. & n. v. (tying) 1 tr. attach or fasten with string or cord etc. (tie the dog to the gate; tie his hands together; tied on a label). 2 tr. a form (a string, ribbon, shoelace, necktie, etc.) into a knot or bow. b form (a knot or bow) in this way … Useful english dictionary
beam — Synonyms and related words: AM signal, CRT spot, DM display, Doppler signal, FM signal, H beam, I beam, IF signal, IF video signal, IM display, RF amplifier, RF echoes, RF signal, RF stage, TV band, X ray, abutment, actinic ray, actinism,… … Moby Thesaurus
tie rod — noun either of two rods that link the steering gear to the front wheels • Hypernyms: ↑rod • Part Holonyms: ↑steering linkage * * * noun 1. : a rod used as a connecting member or brace : tie bar see buckstay illustrat … Useful english dictionary
