English Word · Advanced
crossbeam
A beam fitted across the ship's strong deck posts, or bitts, to secure the anchor cable
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɒsˌbiːm/
Meaning
A beam fitted across the ship's strong deck posts, or bitts, to secure the anchor cable.
Example
The anchor cable was secured to the crossbeam across the ship's bitts.
The anchor cable was secured to the crossbeam across the ship's bitts.
Practice tips
- Practice crossbeam out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.