crosspiece

[ kraws-pees, kros- ]

noun

1. a piece placed across something; transverse or horizontal piece.

crosspiece

/ ˈkrɒsˌpiːs /

noun

1. a transverse beam, joist, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosspiece¹

First recorded in 1600–10; cross- + piece

Example Sentences

When he finished his caulking, he made a mast with a crosspiece, or boom, out of branches.

From Literature

On a couple of them, you can still see the stub of a , crosspiece, burned black.

From Literature

Below a heavy silver crosspiece was the blade.

From Literature

“There should be padding and leather on the crosspieces,” said Brother Luke.

From Literature

The thick perimeter pieces and crosspieces were joined with interlocking mortise and tenon joints.

From Washington Post

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