crosstree
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cross·tree
(krôs′trē′, krŏs′-)n. Nautical
One of two horizontal crosspieces near the upper end of a section of mast on a sailing vessel, serving to spread the shrouds for the section above.
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crosstree
(ˈkrɒsˌtriː)n
(Nautical Terms) 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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cross•tree
(ˈkrɔsˌtri, ˈkrɒs-)n.
either of a pair of horizontal timbers or metal bars spreading the shrouds on a mast.
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