trave, traverse, crossbeam, crosspiece
(noun) a horizontal beam that extends across something
Source: WordNet® 3.1
crossbeam (plural crossbeams)
A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
(nautical) A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.
Source: Wiktionary
Cross"beam` (-bm`). n.
1. (Arch.)
Definition: A girder.
2. (Naut.)
Definition: A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 December 2024
(noun) (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
