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gantry — /gan tree/, n., pl. gantries. 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… … Universalium
gantry — gan•try [[t]ˈgæn tri[/t]] n. pl. tries 1) rai a framework spanning a railroad track or tracks for displaying signals 2) any of various spanning frameworks, as a bridgelike portion of a crane 3) rkt a frame consisting of scaffolds on various… … From formal English to slang
Launch pad — A launch pad is the area and facilities where rockets or spacecrafts liftoff. A typical launch pad consists of the service and umbilical structures. The service structure provides an access platform to inspect the launch vehicle prior to launch.… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium