noun🔗ShareQuerbalken, QuerholzA horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something."The swing set had a wooden crosspiece connecting the two vertical posts, providing support for the swings. "Das Schaukelgerüst hatte einen Querbalken, der die beiden vertikalen Pfosten verband und die Schaukeln trug.partstructurebuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuerbalkenA bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging."The sailor secured the rope to a pin on the crosspiece above the windlass, ensuring the sail wouldn't unfurl. "Der Seemann befestigte das Seil an einem Stift am Querbalken über der Winsch, um sicherzustellen, dass sich das Segel nicht entfalten würde.nauticalsailingtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
