Sturzbalken

lintel

noun SHTURTS-bal-ken Rare

Also means

header beam (above a door or window)

Usage Note

Sturzbalken (also Fenstersturz or Türsturz) is the horizontal structural member spanning an opening in a wall; it can be cast concrete, steel, or timber and bears the load from above.

Examples

"Über dem breiten Eingang wurde ein Stahlsturzbalken eingebaut."

Natural Translation

A steel lintel was installed above the wide entrance.

Literal Translation

Above the wide entrance was a steel lintel installed.

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