gantry

gan·try

noun \ˈgan-trē\

plural gantries

Definition of GANTRY

1

: a frame for supporting barrels

2

: a frame structure raised on side supports so as to span over or around something: as a : a platform made to carry a traveling crane and supported by towers or side frames running on parallel tracks; also : a movable structure with platforms at different levels used for erecting and servicing rockets before launching b : a structure spanning several railroad tracks and displaying signals for each

Origin of GANTRY

Middle English ganter, gauntree, from Anglo-French *ganter, from Old French dialect (Artois) gantier, from Latin cantherius horse of poor quality, rafter, trellis

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with GANTRY

chantry, pantry