English-French translations for crossbeam

• bau

Definition of crossbeam

• A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder
• A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor

Examples

• The workman hung a light from a crossbeam between the main joists.

Related words

• crossbill
• crossbow
• crossbreed
• crossbreeding
• crossbred
• crossbar
• crossbowman
• crossbridge
• Crossbost