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Definitions for: Trave [n] a horizontal beam that extends across something
Webster (1913) Definition: Trave, n. [Through French, fr. L. trabs, trabis, a beam;
cf. OF. tref a beam, also F. travail a frame to confine a
horse, OE. trave, trevys, travise, It. travaglio, F.
trav['e]e the space between two beams.]
1. (Arch.) A crossbeam; a lay of joists. --Maundrell.
2. A wooden frame to confine an unruly horse or ox while
shoeing.
She sprung as a colt doth in the trave. --Chaucer.
Synonyms: crossbeam, crosspiece, traverse
See Also: beam
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