"crosstie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crossties [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} crosstie (plural crossties)
  1. Alternative form of cross-tie Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: cross-tie
    Sense id: en-crosstie-en-noun-l949ao6Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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