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Meaning of crossbeam | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
  2. A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.

Equivalents

Deutsch Querbalken
Français Bau
Italiano traversa
한국어 심방
Nederlands dwarsbalk
Português travessa

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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