crosspiece

Meanings

Plural: crosspieces

Noun

a horizontal beam that extends across something
a transverse brace
A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.

Origin / Etymology

From cross- + piece.

Synonyms

crossbeam, trave, traverse

Scrabble Score: 16

crosspiece is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
crosspiece is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crosspiece is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

crosspiece is a valid Words With Friends word