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crosstree
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crosstree
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(Nautical) structure on the mast made up of plates and angles in order to hold the shroud pads
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Crosstrees
Crosstrees are the two horizontal struts at the upper ends of the topmasts of sailing ships, used to anchor the shrouds from the topgallant mast. Similarly, they may be mounted at the upper end of the topgallant to anchor the shrouds from the royal mast (if fitted).
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