crossbeam
About 0.05 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists.
- noun A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.
Similar words
crosspiece trave traverse girder box girder sandwich girder girt plate girder girdering girth
Often followed by
of and to in on was that is above
Word family
crossbeams
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