Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crossbeam

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.56 in modern English

Syllables: cross-beam
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.

noun

A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.

Example Sentences

"The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists."

Etymology

From cross + beam.

Inflected Forms

crossbeams (plural) cross-beam (alternative)

Synonyms

trave traverse crosspiece

Questions

What does crossbeam mean?: A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
Where does crossbeam come from?: From cross + beam.

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