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Webster 1913 Edition


Cross-tie

Cross′-tieˊ

(-t?ˊ)
,
Noun.
(Railroad)
A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.

Definition 2024


cross-tie

cross-tie

See also: crosstie

English

Noun

cross-tie (plural cross-ties)

  1. (rail transport) A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.

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