crosstree

[ kraws-tree, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔsˌtri, ˈkrɒs- /

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noun

Nautical. either of a pair of timbers or metal bars placed athwart the trestletrees at a masthead to spread the shrouds leading to the mast above, or on the head of a lower mast to support the platform or top.

Carpentry. a heavy crossbeam.

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Origin of crosstree

First recorded in 1620–30; cross- + tree

Words nearby crosstree

cross-tolerance, crosstown, cross-train, cross-trainer, cross training, crosstree, cross up, cross-utilize, cross-validation, cross vault, cross-vein

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How to use crosstree in a sentence

But the rest was simple and the crosstree was quickly gained.
For the Honor of the School|Ralph Henry Barbour
In her right hand she held a trumpet to her lips, and in her left she carried a crosstree, the framework of a trophy.
Greek Sculpture|Estelle M. Hurll
Before considering the hitches, therefore, let us describe methods of slinging the load in such cases upon the crosstree saddle.
Packing and Portaging|Dillon Wallace
This is a pretty good hitch sometimes where kyacks are not used and an irregular pack is swung upon the crosstree.
Packing and Portaging|Dillon Wallace

Wayne paid no heed; he was already halfway up the great white-painted mast that terminated many feet above in a broad crosstree.
For the Honor of the School|Ralph Henry Barbour

British Dictionary definitions for crosstree

crosstree

/ (ˈkrɒsˌtriː) /

noun

nautical either of a pair of wooden or metal braces on the head of a mast to support the topmast, etc

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