noun a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used to support a bridge or platform
In construction, a trestle is a supporting structure made of vertical posts or pillars, typically used to support a bridge or elevated railway tracks.
In furniture making, a trestle is a type of table base consisting of two or more supports joined by a cross-member, often used for dining tables or workbenches.
In railway engineering, a trestle is a framework of support beams used to elevate tracks over obstacles such as rivers or valleys.
A writer may use the term 'trestle' to describe a supporting framework or structure in their writing, such as a trestle bridge or trestle table.
An architect may use 'trestle' to refer to a supporting framework or base for a structure, such as a trestle foundation for a building or bridge.
An engineer may use 'trestle' to describe a temporary structure used to support heavy equipment or materials during construction or maintenance work.
A carpenter may use 'trestle' to refer to a type of sawhorse or workbench used for supporting wood during cutting or assembly.