crosstree
[
kraws
-tree,
kros
-]
/ˈkrɔsˌtri, ˈkrɒs-/
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.
2.
Carpentry.
a heavy crossbeam.
Origin
1620-30;
cross-
+
tree
British Dictionary definitions for
crosstree
crosstree
/
ˈkrɒsˌtriː
/
noun
1.
(
nautical
) either of a pair of wooden or metal braces on the head of a mast to support the topmast, etc