Definition of Crosstie

1. Noun. One of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track. "The British call a railroad tie a sleeper"

Exact synonyms: Railroad Tie, Sleeper, Tie
Generic synonyms: Brace, Bracing
Group relationships: Railroad, Railroad Track, Railway

Definition of Crosstie

1. n. A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.

Definition of Crosstie

1. a transverse beam [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crosstie

crossover fixation
crossover study
crossover voter
crosspatch
crosspatches
crosspiece
crosspieces
crossroad
crossroads
crossruff
crossruffed
crossruffing
crossruffs
crosstalk
crosstalks
crosstie (current term)
crosstied
crossties
crosstown
crosstree
crosstrees
crosswalk
crosswalks
crossway
crossway
crossways
crosswind
crosswinds
crosswise
crossword

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