Meaning Of The Word Wall plate

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What's The Definition Of Wall plate?

wall plate in American English
a timber laid horizontally along a wall to support the ends of joists, girders, etc. and distribute their weight
noun: a horizontal member built into or laid along the top of a wall to support and distribute the pressure from joists, rafters, etc

wall plate in British English
noun: a horizontal timber member placed along the top of a wall to support the ends of joists, rafters, etc, and distribute the load

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