parpend

/ˈpɑrpənd/ (Pär-pend)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of perpendicular or crossbeam, especially in a ship’s frame or a building’s structure.

“The ship’s designer had to carefully calculate the stresses on the parpend to ensure stability at sea.”

Synonyms

  • crossbeam
  • perpend

Antonyms

  • diagonal
  • incline