English Explanatory Dictionary

I-beam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A beam with cross-section shaped like a capital letter I (with serifs top and bottom), used in construction.
  2. A cursor shaped like the letter I, usually indicating text that can be edited or selected.

Word forms

I-beam I-beams

Etymology

Since it resembles a capital letter I with serifs.

Related words

I-girder
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