crossbeam (noun)
1crossbeam — noun A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams. The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists …
2crossbeam — noun Date: 1594 a transverse beam …
3crossbeam — noun a horizontal beam that extends across something • Syn: ↑trave, ↑traverse, ↑crosspiece • Hypernyms: ↑beam …
4crossbeam — /ˈkrɒsbim/ (say krosbeem) noun transverse beam …
5king post — noun post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss • Hypernyms: ↑post * * * noun 1. : a vertical member connecting the apex of a triangular truss (as of a roof) with the base called also crown post; see roof illustration 2. : a… …
6crosstree — ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: cross (III) + tree : two horizontal crosspieces of timber or metal supported by trestletrees at a masthead that spread the upper shrouds in order to support the mast usually used in plural; see ship illustration * * * …
7trave — noun /treɪv/ a) A crossbeam b) A section formed by crossbeams See Also: architrave …
8trave — noun a horizontal beam that extends across something • Syn: ↑traverse, ↑crossbeam, ↑crosspiece • Hypernyms: ↑beam …
9pai-lou — noun also pai loo ˈpīˈlō (plural pai lou or pai lous) Etymology: Chinese p ai2 lou2, from p ai2 tablet + lou2 tower : a usually elaborate Chinese commemorative archway erected in honor of someone highly esteemed …
10Dispute about Jesus' execution method — This article is about different views on the form of the gibbet used in the Crucifixion of Jesus. For supposed relics of a Cross, see True Cross. Part of a series on the Death and resurrection of Jesus Passion Last Supper Arr …
