crosspiece

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
 * 2)  A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.

Translations

 * Finnish:
 * German:, Quersteg, Traverse, Traversleiste, Kreuzverstrebung, Kreuzstück, ,
 * Irish: trasna, trasnán
 * Latin: vibia
 * Maori: whiti
 * Middle English: traunsom
 * Swedish: tvärträ, tvärstång