crosspiece

English

Etymology

cross- +‎ piece

Noun

crosspiece (plural crosspieces)

A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
(nautical) A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts.

Translations

German: Steg (de) m, Quersteg m, Traverse f, Traversleiste f, Kreuzverstrebung f, Kreuzstück n, Holm (de) m
Latin: vibia f

Maori: whiti

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