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gantry

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Noun — A large overhead framework used to support equipment, signage, or a crane, often spanning a road or railway.

How to use gantry

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a motorway gantry a gantry crane launch gantry

Etymology

From an earlier word "gauntree," possibly from a dialect word for "gallon" plus "tree" (as in a wooden frame).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gantry” mean?

The word “gantry” means a large overhead framework used to support equipment, signage, or a crane, often spanning a road or railway. In plain terms, a tall overhead framework used to support things like signs, cranes, or launch equipment.

How do you pronounce “gantry”?

“Gantry” is pronounced GANT-ree (/ˈɡæntɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “gantry” in a sentence?

Here is “gantry” used in a sentence: “A digital sign hung from the motorway gantry, warning drivers of the delay ahead.”

What part of speech is “gantry”?

“Gantry” is a noun.

How many meanings does “gantry” have?

“Gantry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large overhead framework used to support equipment, signage, or a crane, often spanning a road or railway.

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