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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

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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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