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crosstree

noun

Definition of crosstree

: two horizontal crosspieces of timber or metal supported by trestletrees at a masthead that spread the upper shrouds in order to support the mast —usually used in plural

First Known Use of crosstree

1626, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for crosstree

cross entry 3 + tree

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