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crosstie

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cross·tie  (krôst, krs-)
n.
A transverse beam or rod serving as a support, especially a beam that connects and supports the rails of a railroad.
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Noun1.crosstiecrosstie - one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"
railroad tie, sleeper, tie
bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
railroad track, railway, railroad - a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track"


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