Crosspiece

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.

2.nounA 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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