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crossbeam [′krȯs‚bēm] (building construction) Also known as trave. A horizontal beam. A beam that runs transversely to the center line of a structure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Pierre seized the crossbeam, tugged, and wrenched the oak frame out with a crash. shrieks Amy, staring out at two tall posts with a crossbeam and some dangling chains. I WAS UNCONSCIOUS LITTLE MORE THAN AN INSTANT, for as I lunged forward from the crossbeam to which I had been clinging, and fell with a crash to the floor of the cabin, the shock brought me to myself. |
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