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2 definitions for Crosspiece

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :


  Crosspiece \Cross"piece`\ (kr?s"p?s`; 115), n.
     1. A piece of any structure which is fitted or framed
        crosswise.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. (Naut.) A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two
        bitts.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 :


  crosspiece
       n 1: a horizontal beam that extends across something [syn: trave,
             traverse, crossbeam]
       2: a transverse brace

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