What does purlin mean?
Definitions for purlin
ˈpɜr lɪn; -laɪnpurlin
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purlinnoun
A horizontal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.
Etymology: Information on the origin of the term is scant at best. According to Websters it comes from the 15th century English. According to the Oxford Concise Dictionary, it states "Middle English, perhaps of French origin". All other sources referenced Middle English or 15th Century English. Frankly it could have been the name of the man who was well-known for making and or installing them at that time period.
Wikipedia
Purlin
A purlin (or historically purline, purloyne, purling, perling) is a longitudinal, horizontal, structural member in a roof. In traditional timber framing there are three basic types of purlin: purlin plate, principal purlin, and common purlin. Purlins also appear in steel frame construction. Steel purlins may be painted or greased for protection from the environment.
Webster Dictionary
Purlinnoun
alt. of Purline
Wikidata
Purlin
In architecture, structural engineering or building, a purlin is any longitudinal, horizontal, structural member in a roof except a type of framing with what is called a crown plate. In traditional Timber framing there are three basic types of purlin: purlin plate, principal purlin and common purlin.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Purlin
Purline, pur′lin, n. a piece of timber stretching horizontally across the rafters underneath to support them in the middle. [Perh. Fr. pour, for, or par, through, ligne, a line.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of purlin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of purlin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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