Definitions

1. noun

A beam, especially one supporting a building or bridge.

“The structural bein of the old bridge had begun to show signs of decay.”

2. noun

A rib or vertebra of an animal, especially one that has been cleaned and prepared for cooking.

“The butcher carefully wrapped the bein of lamb in plastic wrap.”

3. verb

To support or prop something up, especially with a beam or post.

“The workers were bein the scaffolding to allow the painters to access the upper levels.”