tie beam

/taɪ bim/
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Other forms: tie beams

Definitions of tie beam
  1. noun
    a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
    synonyms: tie
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    type of:
    beam
    long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
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