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I beam

I beam is the alternative form of I-beam.

Meaning of I-beam

Noun

I-beam (plural I-beams)

  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.
    • In general, the cursor image is the primary concern, with different types used to indicate selected functions such as I-beams or vertical bars for text editing, a pencil for drawing, or a hand with the index finger extended […]1992, Ben Ezzell, Borland C++ 3.0 programming

Forms of I beam

pluralI beams

Questions about I beam

What is I beam the alternative form of?
I beam is the alternative form of I-beam.

Words near I beam in the dictionary

  1. I am twenty years old
  2. I am what I am
  3. I and I
  4. I approve this message
  5. I ask you
  6. I beam
  7. I beams
  8. i before e, except after c
  9. I beg your pardon
  10. I beg your pudding
  11. I believe you, thousands wouldn't

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