crosstrees
plural noun
cross·trees
ˈkrȯs-(ˌ)trēz 
: two horizontal crosspieces of timber or metal that spread the upper shrouds of a ship in order to support the mast
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“Crosstrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosstrees. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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