Crossmember
/ˈkɹɔsˌmɛmbɚ/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A transverse structural support.
- 2 A beam lying crosswise; a rail.
"The machines are supported at the pinion end by the gearcase itself and at the other end by cross-members of the bogie frame."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"The machines are supported at the pinion end by the gearcase itself and at the other end by cross-members of the bogie frame."
Etymology
From cross- + member.