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Trestle
01
a framework of vertical posts or columns supporting a horizontal beam, often used for bridges or railway supports
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
trestles
Examples
The old wooden bridge crossed the river on sturdy trestles, providing a safe passage for travelers.
02
sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
