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crosspiece

/ˈkrɒspiːs/

/ˈkrɔːspiːs/

crosspiecenoun

crosspieces

/ˈkrɒspiːs/

/ˈkrɔːspiːs/

Translations

traverseDans la menuiserie et la charpente, pièce horizontale de liaison et de renfort.

The carpenter installed a crosspiece to strengthen the door frame.

Le menuisier a installé une traverse pour renforcer le cadre de la porte.

Additional translations

barre transversaleVariante descriptive, courante dans un contexte général.

Definitions

A horizontal bar or beam fixed across something, especially to connect and reinforce two vertical members within a structure.

The carpenter installed a crosspiece to strengthen the door frame.

Synonyms

crosspieceadjective

/ˈkrɒs.piːs/

/ˈkrɔs.piːs/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something that includes or resembles a crosspiece.

Translations

transversalS’emploie pour exprimer l’idée de support ou de disposition en traverse.

The crosspiece bracket must align perfectly with the beams.

La console transversale doit s’aligner parfaitement avec les poutres.

Definitions

Relating to or forming a crosspiece; situated or designed to function as a transverse support.

The crosspiece bracket must align perfectly with the beams.

Synonyms