Definition of Purline. Meaning of Purline. Synonyms of Purline

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Definition of Purline

Purline
Purlin Pur"lin, Purline Pur"line, n. [Etymol. uncertain.] (Arch.) In root construction, a horizontal member supported on the principals and supporting the common rafters.

Meaning of Purline from wikipedia

- A purlin (or historically purline, purloyne, purling, perling) is a longitudinal, horizontal, structural member in a roof. In traditional timber framing...
- the brand name, PURLINE, a line of flooring developed to be an environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl sheet flooring. PURLINE is a flexible, durable...
- albums that had in mind “the mission of the sacred heart”, a shimmering, purlined call to hold on tight to our dreams." "Can't Get It Out of My Head" was...
- supported the ceiling rafters. Purlines rested on pilasters or cornerstones, and common rafters, in their turn, rested on the purlines. The upper floors consisted...
- boarded and shingled with three pair of prin****ls and ring posts and one purline. All materials to be found on the ground. For the Roofing, the price to...