Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crossbeam
Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms could be seen dangling from the ship's crossbeams.
—
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kindergarten playground, weathered from decades of brutal winters, had turned hazardous; at times, sharp screws protruded from some of the equipment, and kids routinely got splinters from the wooden crossbeams.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
The subcommittee's review also noted that the crossbeam and noose weren't added to the wood base until the 1 p.m. hour — the same hour when the riotous mob began attacking police officers and advancing toward and beyond the police line.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2024
The roof’s rear structural crossbeam has been pushed further back on the body, improving the 4’s stiffness and overall safety while allowing for the lower roofline.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for crossbeam
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The kindergarten playground, weathered from decades of brutal winters, had turned hazardous; at times, sharp screws protruded from some of the equipment, and kids routinely got splinters from the wooden crossbeams.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
The subcommittee's review also noted that the crossbeam and noose weren't added to the wood base until the 1 p.m. hour — the same hour when the riotous mob began attacking police officers and advancing toward and beyond the police line.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2024
The roof’s rear structural crossbeam has been pushed further back on the body, improving the 4’s stiffness and overall safety while allowing for the lower roofline.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for crossbeam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbeam
Noun
-
His paws dangle over the side of a broken beam, with a metal wall at an odd angle behind him.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
-
In the first snap, Jack is up on his feet leaning into the wooden table as proud pop Justin beams at him from a seat on a couch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
Once the girders have been installed, workers will pour concrete for the new I-471 decks after that, the department previously told The Enquirer.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
-
More than a decade later, a freighter struck a steel girder on the bridge, damaging three of the ship’s four masts.—
Joseph Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
Baldwin now serves on the Johnson C. Smith board of trustees and was part of the 1969 CIAA championship team — the only one in the school’s history.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
-
This comes as Europe’s second-largest airline brings more aircraft on board, with a higher number of seats, and longer flights.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
The first came at the 30-minute mark with a fierce shot from Pedro, after a nice combination of passes, which splintered the crossbar of the goal defended by Hugo Lloris.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
-
Filtering from the start of the 2022-23 season, across Europe’s top four leagues, and some likely names emerge; Robert Lewandowski is the player to strike the post or crossbar most often, with 14 across the last three seasons, while Darwin Nunez follows closely behind on 11.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crossbeam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbeam. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share