crosstie

cross·tie

C0766500 (krôs′tī′, krŏs′-)n. A transverse beam or rod serving as a support, especially a beam that connects and supports the rails of a railroad.

crosstie

(ˈkrɒsˌtaɪ) n (Railways) US a sleeper between rails on a railway

cross•tie

(ˈkrɔsˌtaɪ, ˈkrɒs-)

n. 1. a railroad tie. 2. a transverse timber forming a foundation or support. [1805–15] cross′tied`, adj.

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Noun

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crosstie - one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"railroad tie, sleeper, tiebracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a frameworkrailroad track, railway, railroad - a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track"