Crosspiece: meaning, definitions and examples

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crosspiece

[ ˈkrɒspɪːs ]

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building

A horizontal piece of wood or metal that is used to support or connect other parts, especially in the framework of a building.

Synonyms

beam, brace, strut

Examples of usage

The crosspieces of the roof were reinforced with steel beams.
They nailed the crosspiece to the top of the door frame.

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furniture

A horizontal piece of wood or metal used as a support for a structure such as a table or chair.

Synonyms

bar, rail, support

Examples of usage

The table legs were connected by a sturdy crosspiece.
The chair's backrest was attached to the crosspiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "crosspiece" in other languages:

🇵🇹 travessa

🇮🇳 क्रॉसपीस

🇩🇪 Querbalken

🇮🇩 potongan melintang

🇺🇦 поперечка

🇵🇱 poprzeczka

🇯🇵 横木 (yokogi)

🇫🇷 traverse

🇪🇸 travesaño

🇹🇷 enine parça

🇰🇷 가로대 (garodae)

🇸🇦 عارضة عرضية

🇨🇿 příčník

🇸🇰 priečnik

🇨🇳 横梁 (héngliáng)

🇸🇮 prečka

🇮🇸 þverbjálki

🇰🇿 көлденең тірек

🇬🇪 გადაჯვარედინება

🇦🇿 eninə parça

🇲🇽 travesaño

Word origin

The word 'crosspiece' originated from the combination of 'cross' and 'piece', dating back to the 16th century. It has been used to describe horizontal supporting structures across various fields, from building construction to furniture design.