(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:27:51

Strain"ing, a. & n.

from Strain.

Straining piece Arch., a short piece of timber in a truss, used to maintain the ends of struts or rafters, and keep them from slipping. See Illust. of Queen-post.

 

© Webster 1913.

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