crosspiece

noun

cross·​piece ˈkrȯs-ˌpēs How to pronounce crosspiece (audio)
: a horizontal member (as of a structure)

Examples of crosspiece in a Sentence

The carpenter attached a crosspiece to each side of the frame to give extra support to the roof.
Recent Examples on the Web
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The pattern of the Eiffel Tower crosspieces adorn the ribbons. … and it’s built with puddle iron that was removed during the Eiffel Tower renovations. Álvaro Valiño, Washington Post, 28 July 2024 One large piece forms the body of the drone, and smaller crosspieces are secured with zip ties. Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2019 The thick perimeter pieces and crosspieces were joined with interlocking mortise and tenon joints. Washington Post, 17 June 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crosspiece was in 1706

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“Crosspiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosspiece. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

crosspiece

noun
cross·​piece ˈkrȯ-ˌspēs How to pronounce crosspiece (audio)
: something placed so as to cross something else
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