cross stroke
Americannoun
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The frames that hold the pipeline, called vertical support members, look like a capital H with the pipeline resting on the cross stroke.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 17, 2021
One of these parts resembles a T with the downward stroke very short, and the cross stroke at the top slightly bent, so as to form a section of a curve.
From The Hills and the Vale by Jefferies, Richard
In this same word, also, the lower part of the C and the cross stroke of the T is defective.
From Archaeological Essays, Vol. 1 by Stuart, John
To spoil a well-concerted intrigue by some cross stroke of your own, would give you more pleasure, than to bring it to a successful termination according to the plans of others.
From Peveril of the Peak by Scott, Walter, Sir
Look at the 'T' in 'last' and the 'T' in 'night'—the marked variation in the length and angle of the cross stroke.
From The Hampstead Mystery by Watson, John R. (John Reay)
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