Definition of Crosstie in English :

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Crosstie meaning in English

Meaning of Crosstie in English

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Crosstie pronunciation in English

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Crosstie

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Noun

1. crosstie, railroad tie, sleeper, tie

one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track

Example Sentences:
'the British call a railroad tie a sleeper'

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Crosstie

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noun
US
a sleeper between rails on a railway

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Crosstie

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noun
1. 
a beam, post, rod, etc. placed crosswise to give support
2.  US
any of the transverse timbers supporting the rails of a railroad track

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Crosstie

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n.
A transverse beam or rod serving as a support, especially a beam that connects and supports the rails of a railroad.

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