crosspiece

Noun
  1. A horizontal beam that extends across something (synset 104482731)
    is a type of: beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
    same as: crossbeam, trave, traverse
  2. A transverse brace (synset 103142230)
    is a type of: brace, bracing - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
    subtypes:
    • crossbar - long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts
    • rundle, rung, spoke - one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
    • round, rung, stave - 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

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