Gantry (noun)

A large framework, typically of steel, used to support or move heavy equipment or machinery.

Origin:

The word "gantry" is derived from the word "ganterie" which is french for "a place for gant" (gant meaning glove) and was used to describe a frame or structure used to hold or support something. it first appeared in the early 1800s in the united kingdom.

Examples:

1. The workers were installing a new gantry crane in the shipyard.
2. The gantry provided support for the large piece of equipment.
3. The gantries at the launch pad were used to move the rocket into position.
4. The construction workers used the gantry to lift the steel beams into place.
5. The gantry was used to transport the heavy machinery to the other side of the factory.