crossbeam
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crossbeam
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
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
He believes the main crossbeam broke before the boat "folded up in a very peculiar way" and trapped Simpson between layers of "very tough material."
From Reuters ● Oct. 16, 2013
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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