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crosspiece

The English word “crosspiece” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
  2. 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.

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