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Crosstie Definition & Meaning

crosstie
noun
  1. one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"

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  • "fort worth crosstie"
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Frequently asked questions

What does crosstie mean?
one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"
What part of speech is crosstie?
Crosstie is a noun.

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