cross-member

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English

Etymology

From cross- +‎ member.

Noun

cross-member (plural cross-members)

  1. A beam lying crosswise; a rail.
    • 1964 February, “French 155mph electric locomotives”, in Modern Railways, page 124:
      The machines are supported at the pinion end by the gearcase itself and at the other end by cross-members of the bogie frame.

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