binding beam

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binding beam - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Binding \Bind"ing\, a.
     That binds; obligatory.
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     Binding beam (Arch.), the main timber in double flooring.
        
  
     Binding joist (Arch.), the secondary timber in
        double-framed flooring.
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     Syn: Obligatory; restraining; restrictive; stringent;
          astringent; costive; styptic.
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