exposed beam

collocation in English

meaningsofexposedandbeam

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exposed
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈspəʊzd/us
/ɪkˈspoʊzd/
having no protection from ...
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beam
noun[C]
uk
/biːm/us
/biːm/
a line of light that shines from a ...
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(Definition ofexposedandbeamfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theexposedbeamsoffits were protected against fire by plaster.
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The left and right aisles begin with ribbed vaults and then transition into anexposedbeamceiling.
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The high vaulted ceilings are painted in rich hues of red, blue, gold and emerald withexposedbeamwork.
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The rooms on the west feature corner fireplaces; the one in front has anexposedbeamceiling.
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The ceiling isexposedbeam.
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Inside, the exposed beams and posts have been preserved, as well as the fireplace.
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Pine wainscoting rises to a ceiling with hand-hewn exposed beams.
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The house has complex rooflines, few windows (in favor of interior courtyards) and an interior with exposed beams, arched openings, and thick walls.
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The ceiling is wood with exposed beams artificially grained to resemble oak.
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The exposed beams are wood and both the beams and the panels between have stenciling.
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These exposed beams gave rise to the nickname covered wagon boats.
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Inside, the roof is also simple: single-framed with a few exposed beams.
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The internal roof structure was lined with exposed beams and remains so to this day.
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It has gable roof with an overhanging eve supported by exposed beams, which is a hallmark of the bungalow style.
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Beyond the entrance, an imposing "zaguan" (hallway), with 17-foot high with exposed beams and rafters ceiling and richly stenciled decorated walls, surprised the visitor.
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Typical uses include exterior siding, shingles, decking, exposed beams, glue-laminated beams, paneling, cabinetry, and millwork.
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Over 100,000 square feet of maple floors, redbrick walls and 30-foot exposed beams, the open layout store, which is powered by solar electricity, carries furniture, gifts and accessories.
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There is no ceiling in the house, and the exposed beams of the roof serve as convenient places from which to hang a multitude of things.
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Its interior has retained many of its early 18th century features, including exposed beams, wide pine floorboards, and unbaked bricks used as insulation between inner and outer wall coverings.
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