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crosspiece

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cross·piece  (krôsps, krs-)
n.
A transverse or horizontal piece, as of a structure or implement.
crosspiece [ˈkrɒsˌpiːs]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a transverse beam, joist, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.crosspiececrosspiece - a horizontal beam that extends across something
crossbeam, trave, traverse
beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
2.crosspiece - a transverse brace
bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
crossbar - long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts
rundle, rung, spoke - one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
rung, stave, round - a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
cross thwart, thwart - a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
transom, traverse - a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
Translations
crosspiece [ˈkrɒspiːs] N → travesaño m


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Therefore, take me and bind me to the crosspiece half way up the mast; bind me as I stand upright, with a bond so fast that I cannot possibly break away, and lash the rope's ends to the mast itself.
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In and out through the open woodwork was woven a crimson cord, which was secured at each side to the crosspiece below.
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