CROSSTIE Meaning and
Definition
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A crosstie is a noun that refers to a structural component used in the construction and maintenance of railway tracks. Also known as a railroad tie or sleeper, it is a rectangular wooden or concrete beam placed perpendicular to the rails, providing stability and support to the track.
Typically made of hardwood such as oak, crossties are laid horizontally and spaced at regular intervals along the length of the track, allowing the rails to be securely fastened and maintaining gauge distance. The primary function of crossties is to distribute the weight of the rolling stock evenly, preventing the rails from spreading apart and keeping the track aligned.
In addition to their weight-bearing role, crossties also serve as a means of anchoring the rails in place. They are fastened to the rails using spikes or screws, ensuring their stability and preventing lateral movement. Crossties are subject to wear and tear due to heavy loads, weather conditions, and continuous vibrations from passing trains. Hence, maintenance and replacement are required periodically to ensure the safe operation of trains.
The term "crosstie" can also be used metaphorically to describe a connecting element or link between two entities or ideas. In this sense, it suggests a bridging element that facilitates communication or coordination between different parts or groups.
Common Misspellings for CROSSTIE
- xrosstie
- vrosstie
- frosstie
- drosstie
- ceosstie
- cdosstie
- cfosstie
- ctosstie
- c5osstie
- c4osstie
- crisstie
- crksstie
- crlsstie
- crpsstie
- cr0sstie
- cr9sstie
- croastie
- crozstie
- croxstie
Etymology of CROSSTIE
The word "crosstie" has its roots in the railroad industry. It is derived from the idea of tying together two pieces of wood, typically in the form of a cross, to create a strong and stable support structure for railroad tracks. The word "cross" refers to the shape formed when two parts intersect each other at a right angle, while "tie" refers to the act of connecting or fastening something securely. Over time, the term "crosstie" became the commonly used term to describe the wooden beams, later replaced by concrete or steel, that are used to support and secure railroad tracks.
Similar spelling words for CROSSTIE
- crystalise,
- un-creased,
- Cristina,
- crozat,
- crossett,
- neural-crest,
- Chrysta,
- christ,
- Coursed,
- creosote,
- curst,
- double-crust,
- crosscut,
- crest,
- Querist,
- greasewood,
- krest,
- cross-dress,
- Kyrsta,
- crazyweed,
- Cresset,
- anti-christ,
- carcetti,
- characid,
- Chrystie,
- crosstalk,
- schneider-creusot,
- crystalize,
- well-greased,
- crusade,
- Kissing-crust,
- Christ-cross-row,
- garcetti,
- gorazde,
- krusty,
- kresta,
- Croisade,
- queerest,
- ex-cruciate,
- crust,
- Crista,
- cruzat,
- GROSSJET,
- Nape-crest,
- Kirstie,
- Khrysta,
- Crucite,
- crazed,
- in-crust,
- grossett,
- Kerecide,
- grossite,
- Christo,
- crozet,
- half-crazed,
- crested,
- cresud,
- Chrissti,
- Christa,
- Cruset,
- CRESTA,
- christie,
- crossed eye,
- Kierstie,
- Graced,
- christie\'s,
- Krysta,
- kirst,
- graziadei,
- grazed,
- GWRSD,
- carseat,
- Kristie,
- curest,
- crosses,
- Crowston,
- crosetti,
- Cressida,
- de-creased,
- Krysti,
- creaseyite,
- grayest,
- cursed,
- crustose,
- Kreosote,
- caresite,
- CRYSTD,
- CRISDE,
- cristal,
- Khrista,
- crushed,
- Kreasote,
- christ-like,
- Khristya,
- criseyde,
- Kirsti,
- crustlike,
- Grist-mill,
- groused,
- thin-crust,
- Krysty,
- christ\'s-thorn,
- curiosity,
- gorazd,
- crustacean,
- Crosswhite,
- double-crossed,
- Krist,
- crusted,
- Care-crazed,
- crosseyed,
- Creasote,
- Chorused,
- cruciata,
- crystal,
- chorista,
- kresty,
- Coerced,
- crusty,
- Kristey,
- goriest,
- crosser,
- Kearstie,
- Chrisstie,
- Crossette,
- karst,
- christ-centered,
- corrosity,
- sex-crazed,
- single-crust,
- croisette,
- cross,
- CORESAT,
- grossed,
- crest-fallen,
- gresty,
- Caroused,
- dis-coursed,
- Grassed,
- cross-eye,
- crust(geology),
- curiousity,
- Star-crossed,
- crocetta,
- crustier,
- Quercite,
- chryst,
- Cristopher,
- cryesthesia,
- cracidae,
- dis-graced,
- upper-crust,
- Cariosity,
- corset,
- cristae,
- cryostat,
- Kristi,
- growsed,
- krust,
- Cruised,
- Christey,
- krsto,
- crosshead,
- Cristo,
- Cruzado,
- cruzada,
- Charista,
- Chrystee,
- KRST,
- corsetti,
- Grisette,
- Kirstee,
- Krystie,
- Crest-marine,
- in-creased,
- cruciate,
- Cristaldi,
- Cristi,
- crustaceous,
- cruciat,
- creusot,
- krausite,
- cryosat-2,
- Croisado,
- Cristen,
- Garside,
- terror-crazed,
- christe,
- Crystie,
- Cristin,
- Chrissta,
- gorosito,
- Khristie,
- Cristie,
- Chrissty,
- crosstown,
- creased,
- grousset,
- caraway seed,
- Kristee,
- Kjersti,
- Krystah,
- car seat,
- Crusta,
- crociata,
- SPAS-CRISTA,
- KRHSD,
- CRSDA,
- criss-crossed,
- Khristy,
- zero-grazed,
- bi-curiosity,
- CRUST20,
- Kristo,
- coraciidae,
- creuset,
- ex-cursed,
- crossed,
- Cruzito,
- Christi,
- Christy,
- chrest,
- crusat,
- Kersty,
- Chorist,
- Kirsty,
- Cristy,
- inter-crossed,
- Krystee,
- CHRST,
- greased,
- Crusado,
- drug-crazed,
- in-curiosity,
- crecido,
- garst,
- crowest,
- grist,
- Croston,
- crosshatch,
- Krista,
- Kristy,
- characidae,
- cross out,
- Caressed,
- Cuirassed,
- CRUHSD,
- griest,
- Crystle,
- crouzet,
- grosseto,
- cristea,
- chryste,
- Cristine,
- crist,
- crucitti,
- krisda,
- gorsedd,
- crustacea,
- Crysta,
- gerst,
- cross-eyed.
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