purlin

noun

pur·​lin ˈpər-lən How to pronounce purlin (audio)
: a horizontal member in a roof

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Interviews showed the crane supervisor said Craig Durrant told him the frame was fine after speaking to the engineer, because the workers added straps on the beams and were trying to place more beams, known as purlins, to support the roof. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of purlin was in the 15th century

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“Purlin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purlin. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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