pentstock

/ˈpɛntstɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, narrow, usually vertical, stock or timber, especially one used as a beam in a building or as a support for a heavy load.

“The pentstock in the old factory had to be carefully removed to allow for the renovation.”

Synonyms

  • beam
  • timber

Antonyms

  • column
  • pillar