acrow prop

English

Etymology

From Acrow Group, originally Acrow (Engineers) Ltd, the name of the company that originated the product. The company was named after solicitor Arthur Crow.

Noun

acrow prop (plural acrow props)

1. An adjustable-height steel support used in the construction industry, typically to temporarily support structures while work is carried out.

Usage notes

Also capitalised as Acrow prop. Often shortened to acrow or Acrow, or misspelt acro.

Translations

adjustable-height steel support

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 支撐柱 / 支撑柱 (zhīchēngzhù)

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• Finnish: kattotuki
• French: étai (fr) m
• German: Deckenstütze f
• Polish: stempel (pl) m
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