Use "crosspiece" em uma frase

1. He pressed the sword’s crosspiece to the center of his chest and closed his eyes

2. The crosspiece at the bottom was soft from rot caused by the continual dampness of the dungeon floor

3. In and out through the open woodwork was woven a crimson cord, which was secured at each side to the crosspiece below

4. Unlike a foot-hunter’s spear, it had no crosspiece; once it was driven deep, the rider let it go