noun
crossbeam
Crossbeam (noun) means a large beam that lies across and supports other beams at right angles to them.
noun
1
A large beam that lies across and supports other beams at right angles to them.
"The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists."
2
A beam across a ship's bitts that the anchor cable is tied to.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like crossbeam.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
Formed from cross and beam.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for crossbeam
See all rhymes for crossbeam →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of crossbeam?
"crossbeam" (noun) means a large beam that lies across and supports other beams at right angles to them.
What is another word for crossbeam?
Other words for "crossbeam" include crosspiece, trave, traverse.
What are the different meanings of crossbeam?
"crossbeam" has 2 main meanings: 1. A large beam that lies across and supports other beams at right angles to them; 2. A beam across a ship's bitts that the anchor cable is tied to.
