trestle Definition
- 1a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a tabletop
- 2a bridge made of a series of short spans supported by such frames
Using trestle: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trestle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The table was supported by a pair of trestles.
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The workers erected a trestle bridge over the river.
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The artist set up his easel on a trestle.
trestle Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with trestle
Example
We set up a trestle table in the backyard for the barbecue.
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The old trestle bridge was replaced with a modern steel one.
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He set up a sawhorse trestle in the garage to cut the lumber.
Origins of trestle
from Old French 'trestel', meaning 'crossbeam'
Summary: trestle in Brief
A 'trestle' [ˈtrestl] is a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a tabletop. It can also refer to a bridge made of a series of short spans supported by such frames. Examples include 'The table was supported by a pair of trestles.' and 'The workers erected a trestle bridge over the river.'
