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Trimmer - A beam or joist into which a header is framed in framing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening.
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trimmer
Two joists or rafters spiked together and run parallel to joists or roof rafters to supply needed support to a floor, ceiling or roof opening.
trompe l'oeil ...

trimmer arch - an arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth)
triumphal arch - a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory ...

Framing Plan - A top view plan of the roof of floor level showing the layout of rafters, ridge, joist headers, trimmers, etc.

See also: Floor, Door, Finish, Joist, Header