load bearing
/ˈloʊdˌbɛrɪŋ/
adjective
- Describing a wall, column, or other structure that supports the weight of a building or part of it.
- You cannot remove a load-bearing column without risking the roof's collapse.
- Before knocking down any wall, check with a contractor to see if it is load-bearing.
- The architect designed the house with a load-bearing wall in the center.
- Describing something that supports a heavy weight or responsibility, often used figuratively.
- Her role as the main caregiver became the load-bearing part of the family's daily life.
- The bridge's load-bearing cables are inspected every year for safety.
- In a team, the manager is often the load-bearing member who handles the most stress.
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