Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gantries

Noun

/ˈɡæn.triz/

Definition

A gantry is a structure that supports equipment or provides a framework for a particular function, commonly seen in industrial and architectural applications.

Examples

The cranes on the shipping yard are mounted on large gantries to safely load and unload containers from ships.
The construction site used a gantry to lift heavy materials to the upper floors of the building.
During the race, spectators gathered at the gantry to get a better view of the cars as they sped by.

Meaning

Gantry generally refers to an overhead structure that serves to support machinery or equipment, especially in construction, shipping, and transportation contexts.