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cross-beam

cross-beam is the alternative form of crossbeam.

Meaning of crossbeam

Noun

crossbeam (plural crossbeams)

  1. A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
    • The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists.
  2. A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.

Forms of cross-beam

pluralcross-beams

Questions about cross-beam

What is cross-beam the alternative form of?
Cross-beam is the alternative form of crossbeam.

Words near cross-beam in the dictionary

  1. cross-back
  2. cross-backs
  3. cross-banded
  4. cross-batteries
  5. cross-battery
  6. cross-beam
  7. cross-beams
  8. cross-bearer
  9. cross-bearers
  10. cross-beat
  11. cross-beats

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