The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cross-tie
Cross-tie \Cross"-tie`\ (-t?`), n. (Railroad) A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.
Wiktionary
cross-tie
n. (context railroads English) A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.
Usage examples of "cross-tie".
The ceiling, too, was reinforced with girders and cross-ties gusseted at the angles.