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Feb 13, 2012
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gan•try



Pronunciation: (gan'trē), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -tries.
1. a framework spanning a railroad track or tracks for displaying signals.
2. any of various spanning frameworks, as a bridgelike portion of certain cranes.
3. Rocketry.a frame consisting of scaffolds on various levels used to erect vertically launched rockets and spacecraft.
4. a framelike stand for supporting a barrel or cask. Also,gauntry.

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