strongback
ˈstrɔːŋbæk
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Definition of strongback - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
space scienceTECH.structure supporting rockets before launchTECH.
  • The strongback retracted as the rocket prepared for launch.
2.
carpentryTECH.T-shaped post preventing bowing in carpentryTECH.
  • The carpenter installed a strongback to support the beam.
3.
maritimeTECH.spar on a lifeboat for spreading a coverTECH.
  • The strongback was essential for securing the lifeboat's cover.
beam support
4.
sculptureTECH.USpole for stabilizing sculpturesTECH.US
  • The artist used a strongback to keep the statue upright.
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Images of strongback

  • strongback: structure supporting rockets before launch
    structure supporting rockets before launch
  • strongback: T-shaped post preventing bowing in carpentry
    T-shaped post preventing bowing in carpentry
  • strongback: spar on a lifeboat for spreading a cover
    spar on a lifeboat for spreading a cover
  • strongback: pole for stabilizing sculptures
    pole for stabilizing sculptures

Origin of strongback

English, strong (powerful) + back (support)

Terms related to strongback

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backbackwardstrengthstrongstronglyengineeringlaunchsciencespacestabilitystructuresupport

Examples of strongback in a sentence

  • The strongback held the rocket steady during the countdown.
  • A strongback was necessary for the roof construction.
  • They used a strongback to ensure the wall stayed straight.
  • The crew relied on the strongback during the storm.
  • A damaged strongback can compromise the lifeboat's safety.
  • A strongback was essential for the large sculpture.

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  1. French:structure de soutien, renfort, ...
  2. German:Startturm, Riegel, ...
  3. Italian:supporto, puntone, ...
  4. Spanish:soporte de lanzamiento, refuerzo, ...
  5. Portuguese:estrutura de suporte, reforço, ...
  6. Chinese:支撑架, 支撑梁, ...
  7. Japanese:ストロングバック, 補強柱, ...
  8. Arabic:هَيكل داعِم, دَعَّامَة قَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְקָן תָּמִיךְ, קוֹרֶת חִיזּוּק, ...
  10. Russian:поддерживающая конструкция, ригель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підтримуюча конструкція, ригель, ...
  12. Hindi:स्ट्रॉन्गबैक, मजबूत खंभा, ...
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