crosspiece

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
2. noun A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.

Similar words

crossbeam trave traverse transom crossbar round shearpole crossarm collar beam beam

Often followed by

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Word family

crosspieces