History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
beam

a long piece of wood etc used in building etc

length of material used as support

lintel

a horizontal piece of wood or stone forming the top of the frame of a door or window

length of material used as support

pier

a structure of wood, iron etc built out into the sea as a landing-stage or for walking on for pleasure; a pillar supporting a bridge etc

support; place for boats

pillar

an upright column of stone etc as a support or ornament

column of building, or freestanding column

rafter

one of the sloping beams of a roof

beam

PILING as in Wiktionary
PILING as in Wikipedia