crosspieces

"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. "

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

"The political stability in the country allowed the students to focus on their studies. "

"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 shipwright carefully examined the old wooden hull, planning the repairs needed to make it seaworthy again. "

"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. "

"The boy was slipping on the icy sidewalk and struggling to keep his balance. "