Cross-banded

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Cross-banded \Cross"-band`ed\ (-b?nd`?d), a.
     A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into
     the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so
     that the grain of it is contrary to the general surface.
     [1913 Webster]