Definition of Crossbars

1. Noun. (plural of crossbar) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Crossbars

1. crossbar [v] - See also: crossbar

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crossbars

cross wire
crossabilities
crossability
crossable
crossallergy
crossarm
crossarms
crossband
crossbanded
crossbanding
crossbandings
crossbands
crossbar
crossbarred
crossbarring
crossbars (current term)
crossbeak
crossbeaks
crossbeam
crossbeams
crossbearer
crossbearers
crossbench
crossbencher
crossbenchers
crossbenches
crossbill
crossbills
crossbirth
crossbirths

Literary usage of Crossbars

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Library of Natural History by Richard Lydekker (1901)
"Captive specimens will eat not only insects, but likewise small frogs; and, in default of thorns, will hang their prey on the crossbars of their cage. ..."

2. A Text-book of Elementary Foundry Practice: For the Use of Students in by William Allyn Richards (1910)
"Tempering. 2. Ramming : a. Drag; b. Cope. 3. Use of auxiliary holding devices : a. crossbars ; c. Soldiers; b. Gaggers; d. Nails. 4. Venting. 1 See page 93. ..."

3. Mining Engineers' Handbook by Robert Peele (1918)
"Small •-*- bave 4 crossbars, including the ends; long decks may have 5 to 7 ... If / = length of rail between crossbars, and W = •—> lad the bending moment ..."

4. Modern Shop Practice: A General Reference Work by Howard Monroe Raymond, American Technical Society (1917)
"The cleats make it a simple matter to alter crossbars. The Fig. 2. Moid Board crossbars should be not over 8 inches on centers. For more than 3-foot spans ..."

5. Modern Engineering Practice: A Reference Library by American School (Chicago, Ill.) (1906)
"For more than 3-foot spans they should have short crossbars through the ... In flasks 4 feet and over there should be one or more iron crossbars and a ..."

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