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crosstree

/kraws-tree, kros-/US // ˈkrɔsˌtri, ˈkrɒs- //UK // (ˈkrɒsˌtriː) //

灌木丛,灌木林,灌木丛生,灌木树

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : 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.

Examples

  • 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.