crosstrees

plural noun

cross·​trees ˈkrȯs-(ˌ)trēz How to pronounce crosstrees (audio)
: two horizontal crosspieces of timber or metal that spread the upper shrouds of a ship in order to support the mast

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crosstrees was in 1626

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“Crosstrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosstrees. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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