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
- : 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.
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