spring beam

noun

A beam of considerable span, without central support; the tie beam of a truss.

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Meanings

nounspring beam (plural spring beams)

plural spring beams

  1. businessA beam of considerable span, without central support; the tie beam of a truss.
  2. nauticalA beam that supports the side of a paddle box.
  3. An elastic bar at the top of a tilt hammer, jigsaw, etc.
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APA

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MLA

“spring beam.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spring%20beam. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spring beam,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spring%20beam.

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