a timber laid horizontally along a wall to support the ends of joists, girders, etc. and distribute their weight
wall plate
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wall plate
noun
- A horizontal timber situated along the top of a wall at the level of the eaves for bearing the ends of joists or rafters.
- A plate used to attach a bracket or similar device to a wall.
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