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crosspieces

crosspieces is the plural of crosspiece.

Meaning of crosspiece

Noun

crosspiece (plural crosspieces)

  1. A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
  2. A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.

Questions about crosspieces

What is crosspieces the plural of?
Crosspieces is the plural of crosspiece.

Words near crosspieces in the dictionary

  1. crosspatch
  2. crosspatches
  3. crosspeak
  4. crosspeaks
  5. crosspiece
  6. crosspieces
  7. crosspipe
  8. crosspipes
  9. crossplay
  10. crossplayed
  11. crossplayer

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