1. horizontal bars or beams that connect and support vertical structures
Usage: construction; carpentry

Examples

• The carpenter installed crosspieces between the fence posts for added stability.
• The ladder’s crosspieces were spaced evenly for safe climbing.
• Metal crosspieces reinforced the framework of the building.
• The old chair needed new crosspieces to support the seat properly.
• Workers secured the crosspieces with heavy-duty bolts.
• The bridge’s crosspieces help distribute weight across the structure.