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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