Strongback
Pronunciation: /ˈstɹɔŋˈbæk/
Strongback (noun)
- A beam or bar used to support or reinforce a structure.
- A temporary structure used to hold something in place during building or repair.
Examples
- The strongback reinforced the roof structure.
- Builders installed a strongback to stabilize the ceiling.
Common collocations: install a strongback, reinforce with a strongback, use a strongback, rely on a strongback