crosspiece

"The perpendicular to the wall supported the shelf. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The sailors used the windlass to raise the heavy anchor. "

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

"The thick fog was belaying the small fishing boat, making it difficult to see the shore. "

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

"The fallen tree lay as a dangerous transverse across the road, blocking all traffic. "

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

"The company extends its office hours until 7 PM to handle the increased customer demand. "

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "