superstructure
noun/ˈsuːpərˌstrʌktʃər/
Frequency rank: #14,543 most common English word
Meaning
The part of a structure built above its foundation or base.
Example sentence
The engineers inspected the bridge's superstructure to check for signs of metal fatigue.
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