"girderwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From girder + -work. Etymology templates: {{af|en|girder|-work}} girder + -work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} girderwork (uncountable)
  1. A construction employing girders. Tags: uncountable
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