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Stringer

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stringer
1. Architect a long horizontal beam that is used for structural purposes
2. Nautical a longitudinal structural brace for strengthening the hull of a vessel
stringer [′striŋยทər]
(civil engineering)
A long horizontal member used to support a floor or to connect uprights in a frame.
An inclined member supporting the treads and risers of a staircase.
(geology)
string
(metallurgy)
An elongated mass of microconstituents or foreign material in wrought metal oriented in the direction of working.
stringer
1. A string, 1.
2. A stringpiece.
3. A long, heavy horizontal timber which connects the posts in a frame which supports a floor.
Stringer 

a longitudinal member used in the frames of, for example, ships, aircraft, and railroad cars. Stringers usually take the form of flat wood or metal girders. The outer plating of the structure is riveted, welded, or cemented to stringers connected to such transverse members as ribs and beams.
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Stringer nodded his head approvingly, and for a time they continued to regard the swelling bulks with expressions that had changed from indifference to disapproval.
The War in the Air by Wells, H.G. View in context
She practiced, at her convenience, the art of a stringer of beads(these ornaments are made in Venice, in profusion; she had her pocket full of them, and I used to find them on the floor of my apartment), and kept an eye on the maiden in the house.
The Aspern Papers by James, Henry View in context
Of the curate I say nothing; but I will wager he has some spice of the poet in him, and no doubt Master Nicholas too, for all barbers, or most of them, are guitar players and stringers of verses.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
 
 
 
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