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purlin plate
(in a curb roof) a purlin at the top of a lower slope supporting the ends of the upper rafters at the curb. -
binding rafter
a timber for supporting rafters between their extremities, as a purlin. -
deck plate
a purlin plate at the edge of a deck. -
sag rod
(in a roof) a rod for preventing the sagging of an open-web steel joist that is used as a purlin with its depth at right angles to a roof slope. -
subpurlin
a light structural member for carrying roofing materials, supported by and running at right angles to purlins. -
temple
Shirley (Shirley Temple Black) 1928–2014, U.S. film actress, famous for child roles during the 1930s, and diplomat.