noun
crosspiece
Crosspiece (noun) means a horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
noun
1
A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
2
A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.
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Etymology
From cross- + piece.
Rhymes for crosspiece
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What is the meaning of crosspiece?
"crosspiece" (noun) means a horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
What are the different meanings of crosspiece?
"crosspiece" has 2 main meanings: 1. A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something; 2. A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.