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I-beam

[ahy-beem] / ˈaɪˌbim /
NOUN
girder
Synonyms


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Gamboa was placing an I-beam atop the plant’s paint building when he lost his balance and fell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

The three then walked with dozens of others on a trail through the desert, crossed the Colorado River, and arrived at the I-beam barricades around 3 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2023

Sound Transit has built a variety of overpasses, such as hollow pre-formed segments over I-5 at Tukwila, a giant poured-in-place bridge over I-405 in Bellevue, and I-beam girders for half of the Northgate-Lynnwood project.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2020

While quality control manager Justin Rouse straightened one of the beams into place, Bode performed quick welds down its length to form part of an I-beam.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2020

He appeared from behind an I-beam and raised his welding shield.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover