cross beam

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Definition of cross beam in English English dictionary

crossbeam
A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams

The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists.

crossbeam
A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor
crossbeam
{i} horizontal supporting beam in a structure
crossbeam
a horizontal beam that extends across something
crossbeam
A girder
cross beam

    Hyphenation

    Cross beam

    Turkish pronunciation

    krôs bim

    Pronunciation

    /ˈkrôs ˈbēm/ /ˈkrɔːs ˈbiːm/

    Etymology

    [ 'kros ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English, from Old Norse or Old Irish; Old Norse kross, from Old Irish cros, from Latin cruc-, crux.
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