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crosspiece

UK
/ˈkrɒspiːs/
US
/ˈkrɔːspiːs/

Translations

crosspiecenoun
crosspieces
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒspiːs/
US
/ˈkrɔːspiːs/
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.
Synonyms
beam
strut
support
brace
girder
crosspieceadjective
UK
/ˈkrɒs.piːs/
US
/ˈkrɔs.piːs/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something that includes or resembles a crosspiece.
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.
Synonyms
transverse
crosswise
cross
crossbar
cross-beam
crosspiece-like

Definitions

crosspiecenoun
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.
crosspieceadjective
Relating to or forming a crosspiece; situated or designed to function as a transverse support.
The crosspiece bracket must align perfectly with the beams.
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