Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kraws-tahy, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌtaɪ, ˈkrɒs-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kraws-tahy, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌtaɪ, ˈkrɒs-/
Definitions of crosstie word
- noun crosstie a sleeper between rails on a railway 3
- noun crosstie a beam, post, rod, etc. placed crosswise to give support 3
- noun crosstie any of the transverse timbers supporting the rails of a railroad track 3
- noun crosstie Railroads. a tie. 1
- noun crosstie a transverse timber forming a foundation or support. 1
- noun crosstie A wooden or concrete beam laid transversely under the rails of a railroad track to support it. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of crosstie
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1805-15; cross- + tie
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Parts of speech for Crosstie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crosstie popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
crosstie usage trend in Literature
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