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crossbeam

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Definition of crossbeam

as in beam

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Recent Examples of crossbeam 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 But above the ruins, perched in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, a 35-foot-tall structure made of bright lights and giant metal crossbeams had withstood the flames spread by the Santa Ana winds. — Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025 Six hours later, Kim and David watched their prize hauled tail-first to the crossbeam of the scales back at Darenberg’s dock in Montauk. — Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025 That section once held a restaurant, a public restroom building, and several sea lion viewing holes — openings in the decking used to watch the pinnipeds lolling on the crossbeams below. — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for crossbeam

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Noun

All have the particular quirks – wooden beams or quaint tiny windows – of a centuries-old property.

— Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
In 2023, after a park visitor noticed a broken Fury 325 support beam, the coaster closed for six weeks that summer.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Ironworkers bolted the last girder into place on the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower) on May 3, 1973.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
In the distance, an impressive railway bridge, its steel girders painted bright white, stretches across the shimmering landscape, apparently untouched by the US and Israeli strikes that battered and scarred parts of Iran earlier this year.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026

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Beasley finished with 20 points, while Xavier Sneed had 16 points and eight boards and Austin Trice 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting for Purple Reign.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Two of the five members of the authority’s board wanted to postpone the vote to give it more time for consideration.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of board

Noun

Schiavio is slipped in on the right and his first-time shot goes in off the crossbar with Planicka a mere, helpless spectator.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Mbappé did get a free kick just before stoppage time kicked in, but his attempt cleared the crossbar on a grade-A chance.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

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