English Explanatory Dictionary

crossbeam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
  2. A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crossbeam.wav

Word forms

crossbeam crossbeams cross-beam

Etymology

From cross + beam.

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