Associations to the word «Crossbeam»

Wiktionary

CROSSBEAM, noun. A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
CROSSBEAM, noun. (nautical) A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.

Dictionary definition

CROSSBEAM, noun. A horizontal beam that extends across something.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley