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1. A metal stand with short feet, used under a hot dish on a table. 2. A three-legged stand made of metal, used for supporting cooking vessels in a hearth.
(bÄm) n. 1. A squared-off log or a large, oblong piece of timber, metal, or stone used especially as a horizontal support in construction. 2. Nautical. a. A transverse structural member of a ship's frame, used to support a deck and to brace the sides against stress. b. The breadth of a ship at the widest point.