Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cross-tie

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.39 in modern English

Syllables: cross-tie
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"The track consists of relatively light running rails spiked and bolted to cross-ties, with a central steel rack securely bolted to the ties by steel angles."

Inflected Forms

cross-ties (plural)

Questions

What does cross-tie mean?: A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.

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