"counter beam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: counter beams [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} counter beam (plural counter beams)
  1. A beam spanning between walls or other beams, used for supporting ceiling joists.
    Sense id: en-counter_beam-en-noun-o1-HSlxS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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