CROSSBEAM

trave, traverse, crossbeam, crosspiece

(noun) a horizontal beam that extends across something

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

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



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