Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crosspiece

/kɹˈɔspˌis/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.19 in modern English

Syllables
cross-piece
IPA
/kɹˈɔspˌis/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.

noun

A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.

Etymology

From cross- + piece.

Inflected Forms

crosspieces (plural)

Synonyms

trave traverse crossbeam

Questions

How do you pronounce crosspiece?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɹˈɔspˌis/.
What does crosspiece mean?
A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
Where does crosspiece come from?
From cross- + piece.

How to pronounce crosspiece

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