cross·beam

(krôs′bēm′, krŏs′-)

A horizontal or transverse beam, especially a structural beam resting on two supports.

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crossbeam

(ˈkrɒsˌbiːm)

(Building) a beam that spans from one support to another

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cross•beam

(ˈkrɔsˌbim, ˈkrɒs-)

n.

a transverse beam in a structure, as a joist.

[1585–95]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

crossbeam - a horizontal beam that extends across something

crosspiece, trave, traverse

beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

Translations

crossbeam

[ˈkrɒsbiːm] N → viga f transversal

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