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Definition of Crosspieces
1. crosspiece [n] - See also: crosspiece
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crosspieces
Literary usage of Crosspieces
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Wilson's Photographic Magazine (1913)
"6 in., the height to the eaves being 6 ft. Form the two sides shown in Fig.
I, fixing the crosspieces which hold the boards together in such positions that ..."
2. Carpentry for Beginners: Things to Make by John Duncan Adams (1917)
"The two sides should be set up complete with glue, and clamped until dry, after
which the remaining slats and crosspieces may be placed in position and ..."
3. Farm Shop Work: Practical Manual Training by George Marshall Brace, Dexter Dwight Mayne (1915)
"Laying out braces and crosspieces. — Lay off 2' 7" for the two braces and miter the
... For the crosspieces, lay out 18" in length and miter one end only. ..."
4. Old Time Hawaiians and Their Work by Mary S. Lawrence (1912)
"For crosspieces find two slender hau branches slightly curved at one end, and
cut them five inches long. Bore holes in the gunwale six inches from bow and ..."
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