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trave

trave [ trayv ] (plural traves)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. buildings 
Same as  crossbeam


2. buildings something formed by crossbeams: a section of a building formed by crossbeams, e.g. in a ceiling

3. riding frame for difficult horse: a frame to restrain a difficult horse while it is being shod

[14th century. Via Old French, "beam" < Latin trab-]
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