crossbeam

noun

cross·beam ˈkrȯs-ˌbēm

: a transverse beam

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The kindergarten playground, weathered from decades of brutal winters, had turned hazardous; at times, sharp screws protruded from some of the equipment, and kids routinely got splinters from the wooden crossbeams. —

Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024 The subcommittee's review also noted that the crossbeam and noose weren't added to the wood base until the 1 p.m. hour — the same hour when the riotous mob began attacking police officers and advancing toward and beyond the police line. —

Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2024 The roof’s rear structural crossbeam has been pushed further back on the body, improving the 4’s stiffness and overall safety while allowing for the lower roofline. —

Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023 The thick polypropylene tines are supported with a wide crossbeam, while each tine features a vertical ridge meant to provide an extra dimension of support. —

Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for crossbeam