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crossbeam

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cross·beam  (krôsbm, krs-)
n.
A horizontal or transverse beam, especially a structural beam resting on two supports.
crossbeam [ˈkrɒsˌbiːm]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a beam that spans from one support to another
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Noun1.crossbeam - a horizontal beam that extends across somethingcrossbeam - 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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