gauntry

2 definitions found

gauntry - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Gauntree \Gaun"tree\, Gauntry \Gaun"try\, n. [F. chantier, LL.
     cantarium, fr. L. canterius trellis, sort of frame.]
     1. A frame for supporting barrels in a cellar or elsewhere.
        --Sir W. Scott.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. (Engin.) A scaffolding or frame carrying a crane or other
        structure. --Knight.
        [1913 Webster]

gauntry - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  gauntry
      n 1: a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge
           over or around something; can display railway signals above
           several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. [syn:
           gantry, gauntry]