gantry
noun/ˈɡæntri/
Frequency rank: #18,199 most common English word
Meaning
A large metal framework or tower used to support and service a rocket, crane, or similar structure.
Example sentence
The rocket stood upright beside the tall gantry before its historic launch.
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