crossbeam

noun

cross·​beam ˈkrȯs-ˌbēm 

: a transverse beam

Examples of crossbeam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each left and right trio of legs is connected by a beam running front to back, while the left legs connect with their right counterparts via transverse crossbeams, creating a big rectangular roof frame. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Crews had to position the final steel and concrete sections above the central crossbeam, where changing wind conditions added to the challenges of maintaining load stability and alignment. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

However, the Aussies pushed the boat a little too hard, nosediving hard into the Hudson, a sudden stop that didn’t cause any injury to the sailors but resulted in damage to the front crossbeam and port-side foil case. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 31 May 2026

In the footage, the driver can be seen climbing over a railing and going under the span, moving between crossbeams while more than 200 feet above the water. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crossbeam

• abeam
• airstream
• bloodstream
• daydream
• downstream
• esteem
• extreme
• grapheme
• hakim
• hornbeam
• lexeme
• mainstream