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crossbeam

American  
[kraws-beem, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌbim, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

  1. a transverse beam in a structure, as a joist.

crossbeam British  
/ ˈkrɒsˌbiːm /

noun

  1. a beam that spans from one support to another

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Etymology

Origin of crossbeam

First recorded in 1585–95; cross- + beam

Example Sentences

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Somewhat reminiscent of the Crossbeam platform, the eon virtualized network platform overcomes the proprietary nature of Crossbeam’s offering that led it to eventually become a load balanced high-end platform for Check Point firewalls.

From Forbes • May 8, 2013

He's director of "global check point alliance" for Crossbeam Systems; he manages a partnership between his company in Dallas and one in Israel that provides security for corporate networks and involves something called a Godbox.

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 24, 2010

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