What is "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.

n. (archaic form of gantry English)

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]