crosspiece

[ kraws-pees, kros- ]
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noun
  1. a piece placed across something; transverse or horizontal piece.

Origin of crosspiece

1
First recorded in 1600–10; cross- + piece

Words Nearby crosspiece

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How to use crosspiece in a sentence

  • To this crosspiece are fastened three stout cords, their other ends being attached to the table.

  • Twice, at three feet, he knocked off the crosspiece; the third time he came down on it squarely, smashing the wood to flinders.

British Dictionary definitions for crosspiece

crosspiece

/ (ˈkrɒsˌpiːs) /


noun
  1. a transverse beam, joist, etc

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