crosspiece

Noun
Synonyms: travetraversecrossbeam

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a horizontal beam that extends across somethingSynonyms: travetraversecrossbeam
  2. a transverse brace
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Crosspiece \Cross"piece`\ (kr?s"p?s`; 115), n.

1.A piece of any structure which is fitted or framed crosswise. [1913 Webster]

2.(Naut.) A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts. [1913 Webster]

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