crosspiece en · NOUN
Etymology
From cross- + piece.
Meanings
- A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
- A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crosspieces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (17)
de Kreuzstück (beam) · ga trasna (beam) · de Steg (beam) · fi poikkipuu (beam) · enm traunsom (beam) · de Traversleiste (beam) · fi poikkipalkki (beam) · ga trasnán (beam) · sv tvärstång (beam) · de Holm (beam) · mi whiti (beam) · de Quersteg (beam) · de Kreuzverstrebung (beam) · de Traverse (beam) · la vibia (beam) · sv tvärträ (beam) · de Sprosse (beam)