Meaning Of The Word Straining piece

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What's The Definition Of Straining piece?

straining piece in American English
a horizontal brace or beam connected at either end to opposite rafters in a roof truss
noun: a horizontal beam uniting the tops of the two queen posts, and resisting the thrust of the roof

straining piece in British English
noun: a horizontal tie beam that connects the top of two queen posts of a roof truss

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