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Gauntry

Gauntree \Gaun"tree\, Gauntry \Gaun"try\, n. [F. chantier, LL. cantarium, fr. L. canterius trellis, sort of frame.]

  1. A frame for supporting barrels in a cellar or elsewhere.
    --Sir W. Scott.

  2. (Engin.) A scaffolding or frame carrying a crane or other structure.
    --Knight.

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gauntry

n. (archaic form of gantry English)

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gauntry

n. a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. [syn: gantry]