Cross-trees
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-trees is a noun meaning (nautical) Two horizontal beams at the top of the lower and top masts, used to spread rigging and as a standing place for sailors.
Meaning
(nautical) Two horizontal beams at the top of the lower and top masts, used to spread rigging and as a standing place for sailors.
Example Sentences
Quick as thought, I sprang into the mizzen shrouds, rattled up hand over hand, and did not draw a breath till I was seated on the cross-trees.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trestletree, truss, topmast, crossbeam, horn, transom.
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