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crossbeam

/ˈkrɒs.biːm/

/ˈkrɔs.bim/

Translations

crossbeamnoun

crossbeams

/ˈkrɒs.biːm/

/ˈkrɔs.bim/

poutre transversale

The crossbeam in the barn was made of sturdy oak to support the roof.

La poutre transversale de la grange était en chêne massif pour soutenir le toit.

Additional translations

traverseTerme employé surtout en charpente et en construction.

Synonyms

support beam

crossbeamnoun

A horizontal beam that spans across two supports and is used to support a structure.

The crossbeam in the barn was made of sturdy oak to support the roof.

Any transverse horizontal beam connecting and bracing the main members of a frame, ship, or other structure.

Additional crossbeams were fitted between the girders to keep the whole frame from racking.