crosspiece

• Sustantivo que designa una pieza o barra transversal que se extiende de lado a lado de una estructura, sirviendo para unir, sostener o dar rigidez a otros elementos.

A noun referring to a horizontal beam or transverse brace that extends across a structure, providing support or stability.

1. Horizontal beamB2formal

   A horizontal structural element that spans across an opening or between two vertical supports.

   travesaño horizontal

   • The carpenter installed a sturdy crosspiece to support the shelf.
   • The gate's crosspiece was made of treated wood.
   • A metal crosspiece reinforced the frame of the window.

   Sinónimoscrossbarcrossbeamlinteltransomtrave

2. Transverse braceB2formal

   A piece set crosswise to strengthen or stabilize a structure.

   Travesaño de refuerzo

   • The crosspiece in the chair's leg assembly prevents wobbling.
   • Engineers added a crosspiece to the scaffolding for extra safety.
   • The crosspiece connects the two sides of the ladder.

   Sinónimosbracecrossbarcrossbeamtransomtraverse