Crossmember

//ˈkɹɔsˌmɛmbɚ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A transverse structural support.
  2. 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."

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"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.

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