Roof's central beam supporting the rafters (9)
I believe the answer is:
ridgepole
(Other definitions for ridgepole that I've seen before include "Horizontal member in a long tent" , "Top strut of tent" .)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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