English Word · Advanced
cross-tie
A support laid across a railway track beneath the rails to hold them in place
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɒsˌtaɪ/
Meaning
A support laid across a railway track beneath the rails to hold them in place.
Example
The crew replaced a damaged cross-tie beneath the rails.
The crew replaced a damaged cross-tie beneath the rails.
Practice tips
- Practice cross-tie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.