Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- The crosstrees on the mizzenmast, situated at the meeting of the head of the topmast and the foot of the topgallantmast.
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"Meanwhile, all hands but the boys in the mizzen-crosstrees had gained the forward house and were clearing away the two boats, lashed in their chocks, right side up -- one to starboard, the other to port.
The Grain Ship Morgan Robertson 1888
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