“load-bearing”

The following 2 entries include the term load-bearing.

load-bearing tile

noun

: tile capable of carrying superimposed loads for use in masonry construction

non-load-bearing tile

noun

: tile (as partition tile or furring tile) not capable of carrying superimposed loads for use in masonry construction


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