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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