crosstrees |
Crosstrees | n. pl. (Naut.) Pieces of timber at a masthead, to which are attached the upper shrouds. At the head of lower masts in large vessels, they support a semicircular platform called the “top.” [ 1913 Webster ] |
crosstrees |
Crosstrees | n. pl. (Naut.) Pieces of timber at a masthead, to which are attached the upper shrouds. At the head of lower masts in large vessels, they support a semicircular platform called the “top.” [ 1913 Webster ] |