cross-springer

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cross-springer - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Cross-springer \Cross"-spring`er\ (-spr?ng`?r), n. (Arch.)
     One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners
     in a diagonal direction.
  
     Note: [See Illustr. of Groined vault.]
           [1913 Webster]