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   Tres·tle

   /ˈtres(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a tabletop.
   • ▪ short for trestle table
   • ▪ an open cross-braced framework used to support an elevated structure such as a bridge.
   • ▪ each of a pair of horizontal pieces on a sailing ship's lower mast supporting the topmast.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French trestel, based on Latin transtrum ‘beam’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   What does trestle mean?

   • : a braced frame consisting usually of a horizontal piece with spreading legs at each end that supports something (as the top of a table) : a structure of timbers or steel for carrying a road or railroad over a valley Nglish: trestle Britannica English: trestle Britannica.com: trestle Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What is a trestle table?

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   What is a trestle bridge?

   • A " trestle bridge" will usually have a trestle on each side, and there might be more trestles if the bridge is particularly heavy or long. Engineers need to carefully design the trestles so they will hold up the bridge when it's full of traffic. Modern trestles are usually built of concrete or steel, while older ones are often wooden.

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   A trestle is a braced frame or structure that supports something, such as a table or a road over a valley. Learn more about the word history, examples, and related phrases of trestle from Merriam-Webster.

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   Trestle definition: a frame typically composed of a horizontal bar or beam rigidly joined or fitted at each end to the top of a transverse A-frame, used as a barrier, a transverse support for planking, etc.; horse.. See examples of TRESTLE used in a sentence.

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   Trestle is a noun that means a supporting structure for a table or a bridge, especially for railroad bridges. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.

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   A trestle is a horizontal beam or bar supported by two pairs of legs, or a framework of timber or metal used to support a bridge or a table. Learn more about the origin, usage and synonyms of the word trestle from various dictionaries and sources.

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   A trestle is a special kind of tower built to support a bridge. A " trestle bridge" will usually have a trestle on each side, and there might be more trestles if the bridge is particularly heavy or long.

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   5 days ago · A trestle is a structure with two pairs of sloping legs and a flat top, used to support a table, a bridge, or other things. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms of trestle from Collins English Dictionary.