poikkipuu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crossbeam noun A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
- crosspiece noun A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
- rung noun A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
- stringer noun A freelance journalist who reports on events for a news organization without being a full-time staff member.
- transom noun A crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
- yoke noun A wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.
Senses
poikkipuu is used for these senses in English:
- crossbeam A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
- crosspiece A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
- rung A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
- rung A crosspiece between legs of a chair.
- stringer A horizontal timber that supports upright posts, or supports the hull of a vessel.
- yoke Any of various linking or supporting objects that resembles a yoke (sense 1.1); a crosspiece, a curved bar, etc.
crossbeam — full definition
- noun A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
- noun A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.
crosspiece — full definition
- noun A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
- noun A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.