CROSSHEAD Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word crosshead. (close relations)
Definition of CROSSHEAD
Best Alternative Words for CROSSHEAD
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| beam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather • long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation • a column of light (as from a beacon) • (nautical) breadth amidships • the broad side of a ship • a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts verb • smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • express with a beaming face or smile • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
| braces | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities | ||||||||
| crossbar | nounn | |||||||
noun • a horizontal bar that goes across something • game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over • long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts | ||||||||
| crosspiece | nounn | |||||||
noun • a horizontal beam that extends across something • a transverse brace | ||||||||
| tie | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front • a social or business relationship • equality of score in a contest • a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating • a fastener that serves to join or connect • the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided • (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value • one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track • a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied verb • fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord • finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc. • limit or restrict to • connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces • form a knot or bow in • create social or emotional ties • perform a marriage ceremony • make by tying pieces together • unite musical notes by a tie | ||||||||
| transom | nounn | |||||||
noun • a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door • a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it | ||||||||
| crossheading | nounn | |||||||
noun • a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text | ||||||||
