IPA: //træv//
KK: /træv/
A wooden structure or beam used in construction, often to support or confine something, such as a horse or a ceiling.
The carpenter installed a trave to support the roof of the building.
This word originates from Old French 'trave', meaning a beam or a support. It refers to a structural element used in construction or support.
Think of a 'beam' or 'support' when you hear 'trave' — it helps you remember that it refers to a structural element.