The act of joining pieces of wood or materials together in construction; the framework or structure created by joining beams and planks.
From Latin 'contignatio', derived from 'contignare'. The suffix '-ation' converts the verb into a noun describing the process or result of the action.
Medieval builders used this term for the wooden framing systems they'd create—knowing this word helps you understand old construction documents and building codes, because 'contignation' describes exactly how those beautiful timber-frame buildings stayed standing!
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