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Trestle
01
a framework of vertical posts or columns supporting a horizontal beam, often used for bridges or railway supports
02
sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
Example
The construction crew assembled sturdy trestles to support the weight of the temporary bridge during the road repairs.
Workers erected temporary trestles to support the weight of heavy machinery during the construction of the new bridge.
The old wooden bridge crossed the river on sturdy trestles, providing a safe passage for travelers.
The railway line ran over a series of trestles, spanning the valley below and offering breathtaking views of the landscape.
