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crosstree
cross·tree C0766700 (krôs′trē′, krŏs′-)n. Nautical One of two horizontal crosspieces near the upper end of a section of mast on a sailing vessel, serving to spread the shrouds for the section above.crosstree (ˈkrɒsˌtriː) n (Nautical Terms) nautical either of a pair of wooden or metal braces on the head of a mast to support the topmast, etccross•tree (ˈkrɔsˌtri, ˈkrɒs-)
n. either of a pair of horizontal timbers or metal bars spreading the shrouds on a mast. [1620–30] TranslationsCrosstree
Crosstree a wood or steel structure serving to connect the parts of the vertical spars of a sailing ship, for instance, to connect the topgallant mast to the topmast. It is usually a frame made of longitudinal beams (trestletrees) and transverse beams (crosspieces). Crosstrees are used for fastening shrouds, other standing rigging, and parts of the cargo handling equipment, as well as for mounting crow’s nests. |