Beamwork

/ˈbiːmwɜːrk/ noun

Definition

The structural system of beams in a building or ship; the arrangement and assembly of beams.

Etymology

From 'beam' plus 'work,' a compound noun indicating work done with beams or the product of such work, following patterns like 'woodwork' or 'metalwork.'

Kelly Says

Words ending in '-work' tell you about the final product or the system: artwork, framework, teamwork, beamwork. They're satisfyingly descriptive because '-work' can mean both the labor and the thing created.

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