trestle (Meaning)
trestle (n)
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
trestle (n.)
A movable frame or support for anything, as scaffolding, consisting of three or four legs secured to a top piece, and forming a sort of stool or horse, used by carpenters, masons, and other workmen; also, a kind of framework of strong posts or piles, and crossbeams, for supporting a bridge, the track of a railway, or the like.
The frame of a table.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trestle
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trestle Sentence Examples
- The majestic railway trestle soared high above the rugged canyon, offering breathtaking views.
- The wooden trestle groaned and creaked under the weight of the slowly approaching train.
- The stone trestle provided a sturdy support for the ancient bridge, carrying travelers across the chasm for centuries.
- The temporary trestle was hastily constructed to bypass a collapsed section of the main line.
- The engineer marveled at the intricate design of the suspension trestle, its cables forming a graceful arch.
- The old railroad trestle had been abandoned and now served as a convenient pedestrian crossing.
- The engineers employed innovative techniques to stabilize the unstable trestle during the earthquake.
- The trestle's narrow beams created a precarious path for maintenance workers.
- The roaring river surged beneath the trestle, its waters threatening to undermine its structure.
- The trestle served as a vital link between the isolated community and the outside world, providing access to essential goods and services.
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a supporting tower used to support a bridge, sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletopA movable frame or support for anything, as scaffolding, co
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The majestic railway trestle soared high above the rugged canyon, offering breathtaking views.
The wooden trestle groaned and creaked under the weight of the slowly approaching train.
The stone trestle provided a sturdy support for the ancient bridge, carrying travelers across the chasm for centuries.
The temporary trestle was hastily constructed to bypass a collapsed section of the main line.
