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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of crossbeam

First recorded in 1585–95; cross- + beam

Example Sentences

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Of course, the flags only “flew” in this airless wasteland because they were nailed to the horizontal crossbeam, forced to give the moonbase their permanent salute.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

Crews will rebuild the top crossbeam, and perhaps the top part of the column, in the next two to three months, he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022

In his bedroom, a metal crossbeam was bolted into the ceiling; a hook fastened to the beam could slide from side to side.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2021

Across the road stands an Orthodox crucifix pocked with bullet holes and the words "save and protect" written on a crossbeam.

From US News • Jun. 6, 2015

We’d propped it up on one side with the Windsurfer’s fiberglass crossbeam so we had a clear view of the water.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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