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beam vs crosspiece

crosspiece vs beam

beam and crosspiece both are nouns.

beam is a verb but crosspiece is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beam Yes No Yes No
crosspiece Yes No No No
As nouns, crosspiece is a hyponym of beam; that is, crosspiece is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than beam:
  • beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
  • crosspiece: a horizontal beam that extends across something
beam (noun) crosspiece (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction a transverse brace
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts a horizontal beam that extends across something
the broad side of a ship
(nautical) breadth amidships
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a column of light (as from a beacon)
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
beam (verb) crosspiece (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
express with a beaming face or smile
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Difference between beam and crosspiece

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