1. connected or fastened together by crossties; secured with ties that cross over or run perpendicular to the main structure
Usage: often used in railroad, construction, and engineering contexts

Examples

• The railroad tracks were laid on crosstied wooden beams.
• The crosstied framework provided additional stability to the bridge.
• Workers installed crosstied supports to reinforce the structure.
• The crosstied design helped distribute the weight evenly across the foundation.