it keeps a roof overhead (5)

I believe the answer is:

truss

(Other definitions for truss that I've seen before include "Wing beam of a plane" , "Bundle of hay or straw" , "Surgical appliance" , "Architectural corbel" , "Structure supporting a roof" .)

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