noun
crosspiece
Crosspiece (noun) means a bar or beam that lies across or at an angle to something else.
noun
1
A bar or beam that lies across or at an angle to something else.
2
A wooden bar joining two posts on a ship's deck, sometimes fitted with pins for tying off ropes.
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Etymology
Formed from cross- and piece.
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What is the meaning of crosspiece?
"crosspiece" (noun) means a bar or beam that lies across or at an angle to something else.
What is another word for crosspiece?
Other words for "crosspiece" include traverse, crossbeam, trave.
What are the different meanings of crosspiece?
"crosspiece" has 2 main meanings: 1. A bar or beam that lies across or at an angle to something else; 2. A wooden bar joining two posts on a ship's deck, sometimes fitted with pins for tying off ropes.
