crosstie

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Noun crosstie has 1 sense

tie, railroad tie, crosstie, sleeper - one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"
--₁ is a kind of brace, bracing
--₁ is a part of railroad track, railroad, railway

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Crosstie

Noun:

A crosstie is a transverse beam used to support railroad tracks.

Example Sentence:

The crew worked tirelessly to replace the worn crossties along the railway.

Verb:

When used as a verb, crosstie means to fasten or secure with crossties.

Example Sentence:

The construction workers crosstied the framework to ensure stability.

Adjective:

As an adjective, crosstie describes something that relates to or is characteristic of a particular region or locality.

Example Sentence:

The shop offers a wide range of crosstie pottery, reflecting the local craftsmanship.

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