crosspiece

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Synonyms: crownpiece, crosspieces, chesspiece

Antonyms: crownpiece, crosspieces, chesspiece

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Noun

1. A [[horizontal]] or [[transverse]] [[beam]] or similar [[member]] that [[extend]]s [[across]] or [[perpendicular]] to something.
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} A bar or timber connecting two [[knighthead]]s or two [[bitt]]s; a timber over the [[windlass]], with pins for [[belay]]ing the running rigging.

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