crosspiece
3 synonyms for crosspiece, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bar or beam that lies across or at an angle to something else.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from cross- and piece.
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