l-bar

A worker secures an L-bar to a metal frame.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A structural component: "l-bar" refers to a metal bar with an L-shaped cross-section, commonly used in construction and engineering for reinforcement or framing. It is also known as an angle bar or angle iron.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The steel frame was reinforced with an l-bar to provide additional support. (A metal angle bar used in structural engineering.)
  • The carpenter cut the l-bar to fit the corner of the door frame. (A metal component with an L-shaped profile.)

Advanced Usage

• "to use an l-bar as a bracket": to employ an L-shaped metal piece as a support or connector.
  • The shelf was attached to the wall using an l-bar for stability. (The L-shaped metal provided a secure hold.)

Variants and Related Words

• Angle bar (n): another term for an l-bar, emphasizing its angular shape.

  • The angle bar was welded to the steel beam. (A metal piece with a 90-degree bend.)

• Angle iron (n): a common synonym, particularly in informal or industrial contexts.

  • The construction crew used angle iron for the building's framework. (A type of l-bar used in heavy structures.)

Synonyms

• Angle bar: a metal bar with an L-shaped cross-section.
• Angle iron: a steel bar formed into an L-shape for structural use.

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