Antonyms for crosspiece


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kraws-pees, kros-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔsˌpis, ˈkrɒs-


Definition of crosspiece

  • As in rung : noun notch, step
  • As in bar : noun rod; straight length of material
  • As in beam : noun length of material used as support
  • As in rafter : noun beam
Example sentences :
  • Yes; they are fastened to that crosspiece, you see; and when I pull them, it moves the rudder.
  • Extract from : « The Boat Club » by Oliver Optic
  • The crosspiece should now revolve with the screw as an axis.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Craftsman » by A. Neely Hall
  • For a neck, button a cuff around the pole between the crosspiece and head.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Craftsman » by A. Neely Hall
  • To get this angle, tapering blocks are fastened to the crosspiece ends, as shown.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
  • The crosspiece at the rear is cut on the angle of the springboard.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
  • The steel hilt and the crosspiece were thick, for a good grip.
  • Extract from : « Ulric the Jarl » by William O. Stoddard
  • There are three stars in the crosspiece and four in the long piece.
  • Extract from : « Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know » by Julia Ellen Rogers
  • At last they had finished the work, and the crosspiece was drawn up, with the body.
  • Extract from : « Hania » by Henryk Sienkiewicz
  • Attach strings at A and tie to the first crosspiece of the rack.
  • Extract from : « The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays » by Walter Ben Hare
  • At two corners there are upright wooden screws, some fifteen inches long with movable collars which support a crosspiece.
  • Extract from : « The Building of a Book » by Various

Synonyms for crosspiece

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