桁架 hang⁴ gaa³ {héng jià}

truss (weight-bearing construction of cross-beams)

桁梁 hang⁴ loeng⁴ {héng liáng}

brace girder

桁楊〔-杨〕 hong⁴ joeng⁴ {háng yáng}

1. lit. stocks and knives
2. fig. any punishment equipment
3. torture instrument

桁楊刀鋸〔-杨-锯〕 hong⁴ joeng⁴ dou¹ goe³ {háng yáng dāo jù}

1. lit. stocks and knives
2. fig. any punishment equipment
3. torture instrument