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- [pur-lin]
- /ˈpɜr lɪn/
- /ˈpɜːlɪn/
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- [pur-lin]
- /ˈpɜr lɪn/
Definitions of purlin word
- noun purlin a longitudinal member in a roof frame, usually for supporting common rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge. 1
- noun purlin a horizontal beam that provides intermediate support for the common rafters of a roof construction 0
- noun purlin a horizontal timber supporting the rafters of a roof 0
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Origin of purlin
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English purlyn, purloyne, akin to Anglo-Latin perliō; of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Purlin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
purlin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
purlin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with purlin
- what is a purlin?
- what is a purlin in building construction?
- what is purlin?
- what is a purlin brace?
- what is a purlin on a roof?
- what is a purlin in construction?
- what is a roof purlin?
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