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Meaning of cross-trees | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Two horizontal beams at the top of the lower and top masts, used to spread rigging and as a standing place for sailors.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“Quick as thought, I sprang into the mizzen shrouds, rattled up hand over hand, and did not draw a breath till I was seated on the cross-trees.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

cross-tuning cross-tunnel Cross-validation cross-vaulting cross-vote cross-voter