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Trave

Trave Meaning & Definition
Trave Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Trave?

[n] a horizontal beam that extends across something

Synonyms | Synonyms for Trave: crossbeam | crosspiece | traverse

Related Terms | Find terms related to Trave:

See Also | beam

Trave In Webster's Dictionary

\Trave\, n. [Through French, fr. L. trabs, trabis, a beam; cf. OF. tref a beam, also F. travail a frame to confine a horse, OE. trave, trevys, travise, It. travaglio, F. trav['e]e the space between two beams.] 1. (Arch.) A crossbeam; a lay of joists. --Maundrell. 2. A wooden frame to confine an unruly horse or ox while shoeing. She sprung as a colt doth in the trave. --Chaucer.

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