crosstree

[ kraws-tree, kros- ]
/ ˈkrɔsˌtri, ˈkrɒs- /

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.

Origin of crosstree

First recorded in 1620–30; cross- + tree

Words nearby crosstree

crossroads care attendant scheme, crossruff, crosstalk, crosstie, crosstown, crosstree, crosswalk, crossway, crossways, crosswind, crosswise

Example sentences from the Web for crosstree

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

    For the Honor of the School |Ralph Henry Barbour

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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