crosstree

[ kraws-tree, kros- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

crosstree

/ ˈkrɒsˌtriː /

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

First recorded in 1620–30; cross- + tree

But the rest was simple and the crosstree was quickly gained.

In her right hand she held a trumpet to her lips, and in her left she carried a crosstree, the framework of a trophy.

Before considering the hitches, therefore, let us describe methods of slinging the load in such cases upon the crosstree saddle.

This is a pretty good hitch sometimes where kyacks are not used and an irregular pack is swung upon the crosstree.

Wayne paid no heed; he was already halfway up the great white-painted mast that terminated many feet above in a broad crosstree.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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