"raising piece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: raising pieces [plural]
Etymology: From earlier reason piece, from Middle English reson pece, rasewepece (“wall plate”), equivalent to reason + piece. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|reson pece}} Middle English reson pece, {{com|en|reason|piece}} reason + piece Head templates: {{en-noun}} raising piece (plural raising pieces)
  1. (construction) A piece of timber laid on a brick wall, or on a frame, to carry one or more beams. Categories (topical): Construction Synonyms: reason piece
    Sense id: en-raising_piece-en-noun-OahdQJ8N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

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Alternative forms

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