'Trave' definitions:

Definition of 'trave'

From: WordNet
noun
A horizontal beam that extends across something [syn: trave, traverse, crossbeam, crosspiece]

Definition of 'Trave'

From: GCIDE
  • Trave \Trave\, n. [Through French, fr. L. trabs, trabis, a beam; cf. OF. tref a beam, also F. travail a frame to confine a horse, OE. trave, trevys, travise, It. travaglio, F. trav['e]e the space between two beams.]
  • 1. (Arch.) A crossbeam; a lay of joists. --Maundrell. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A wooden frame to confine an unruly horse or ox while shoeing. [1913 Webster]
  • She sprung as a colt doth in the trave. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]