trestle
Definitions
Construction
- A framework used to support a bridge. See also sawhorse.
Real Estate
- noun a supporting framework consisting of a horizontal beam held up by a pair of splayed legs at each end
- noun a tower with sloping sides braced by horizontal crosspieces, used for supporting a bridge, made of timber, steel or reinforced concrete
- noun a bridge consisting of multiple short spans supported by towers with sloping sides braced by horizontal crosspieces
Travel
- noun a pair of folding legs which can be used to hold up a table
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