angle bar
"Angle bars" are essential components in various construction and engineering applications due to their L-shaped cross-section, providing strength and support.
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Definition
B2Construction and Engineering
(technical)A metal bar with an L-shaped cross-section, used for structural support and reinforcement.
Example
- The angle bar was used to reinforce the building's framework.
- Engineers specified angle bars for the bridge's substructure.
C1Carpentry
An upright bar placed at the corner where two faces of a polygonal or bay window meet.
Example
- The carpenter installed an angle bar to support the bay window.
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