exposed beam

noun

A wooden beam supporting a wall, ceiling etc. which has been left uncovered by plasterboard for aesthetic effect, typically seen as imparting rustic or traditional charm.

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Meanings

nounexposed beam (plural exposed beams)

plural exposed beams

  1. A wooden beam supporting a wall, ceiling etc. which has been left uncovered by plasterboard for aesthetic effect, typically seen as imparting rustic or traditional charm.

Translations

French poutre apparente
  • poutre apparenteTranslations
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