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Definitions for i-beamˈaɪˌbim

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

I-beamˈaɪˌbim(n.)

  1. a rolled or extruded metal beam having a cross section resembling anI.

    Category: Building Trades

Origin of I-beam:

1890–95

Princeton's WordNet

  1. I-beam(noun)

    girder having a cross section resembling the letter `I'

Wiktionary

  1. I-beam(Noun)

    A beam shaped like a capital letter I (with serifs top and bottom), used in construction.

  2. I-beam(Noun)

    A cursor shaped like the letter I, usually indicating the presence of editable text.

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