Associations to the word «Crosspiece»

Wiktionary

CROSSPIECE, noun. A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
CROSSPIECE, noun. (nautical) A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts.

Dictionary definition

CROSSPIECE, noun. A horizontal beam that extends across something.
CROSSPIECE, noun. A transverse brace.

Wise words

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