| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| crosspiece | a piece of material of any kind crossing another |
| crosspieces | CROSSPIECE, a piece of material of any kind crossing another |
| spikes | A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material |
| shields | A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles |
| pin | a piece of solid material (as wood or metal) used especially for fastening things together or as a support by which one thing may be suspended from another |
