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girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
skeleton |
the inner framework of bones and cartilage in vertebrate animals. Skeletons support the body and protect softer body parts. [2 definitions] |
skull |
the bony framework of the head and face that protects the brain. |
trestle |
a framework that holds up a bridge or other structure. |
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