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Crossbeam

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.

    "The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists."

  2. 2
    a horizontal beam that extends across something wordnet
  3. 3
    A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.

Etymology

From cross + beam.

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