crossarm

English

noun
Definitions
  • The horizontal member of a cross shaped object. Often used for the horizontal wooden bars on power poles or telephone poles.

Etymology

Affix from English cross (grumpy) + English arm (poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon).

Origin

English

arm

Gloss

poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon

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