crucks

Noun (1)

cruck (plural crucks)

1. A sturdy timber with a curve or angle used for primary framing of a timber house, usually used in pairs.
   • 1952: To construct such a house, it is necessary to select an oak with a branch growing out at an angle of about 45°; the upper part of the tree, above the fork, having been cut off, the trunk and branch are roughly squared and divided in half . If the two halves are then placed opposite one...

Noun (2)

cruck (plural crucks)

1. A vehicle that has features of both a car and a truck.
   • It was a car/truck. The cab had two seats like a car and the back had a flat cut out for cargo like a truck. People used to call it a 'Cruck'.2010, Michael Thoreau, Oh Brother, Why?

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