Transverse beam constructed by peevish man on board (10)

I believe the answer is:

crosspiece

'transverse beam' is the definition.
(beam of wood)

'peevish man on board' is the wordplay.
'peevish' becomes 'cross' (I've seen this in another clue).
'man on board' becomes 'piece' (I've seen this before).
'cross'+'piece'='CROSSPIECE'

'constructed by' is the link.

(Another definition for crosspiece that I've seen is " Beam".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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