First Known Use: 15th century
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gantry
noun gan·try \ˈgan-trē\
plural gantries
Definition of GANTRY
1
: a frame for supporting barrels
2
: a frame structure raised on side supports so as to span over or around something: as a : a platform made to carry a traveling crane and supported by towers or side frames running on parallel tracks; also : a movable structure with platforms at different levels used for erecting and servicing rockets before launching b : a structure spanning several railroad tracks and displaying signals for each
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Origin of GANTRY
Middle English ganter, gauntree, from Anglo-French *ganter, from Old French dialect (Artois) gantier, from Latin cantherius horse of poor quality, rafter, trellis
GANTRY Defined for Kids
gantry
noun gan·try \ˈgan-trē\
plural gantries
Definition of GANTRY for Kids
1
: a structure over railroad tracks for holding signals
2
: a movable structure for preparing a rocket for launching
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