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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.

Synonyms

All synonyms

beamcrosspieceraftertransomtravetrave

Example

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

Etymology

From cross + beam.

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