Trestle Meaning in English
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Definition
A trestle is a frame with legs, used to support a table, platform, bridge, or similar structure, especially a series of supports for a raised roadway or railway.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or technical; common in construction, engineering, and carpentry. Key phrases: 'trestle table', 'trestle bridge'. Not to be confused with 'easel', which is only for art. 'Trestle' refers both to single supports and a whole series under bridges.
Example Sentences
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the bridge.
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He placed his tools on a trestle near the wall.
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The table stood on two strong trestles.
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That old railway still has an iron trestle over the river.
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We used some trestles to make a quick table for the party.
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The hiking trail crosses a wooden trestle high above the canyon.
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