Associations to the word «Trestle»

Wiktionary

TRESTLE, noun. A horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs, such as sawhorses.
TRESTLE, noun. A folding or fixed set of legs used to support a tabletop or planks.
TRESTLE, noun. A framework, using spreading, divergent pairs of legs used to support a bridge.
TRESTLE, noun. A trestle bridge.
TRESTLE BED, noun. A portable bed supported by trestles, as used in a military camp, hospital etc.
TRESTLE BEDS, noun. Plural of trestle bed
TRESTLE BOARD, noun. Alternative spelling of trestleboard
TRESTLE BOARDS, noun. Plural of trestle board
TRESTLE BRIDGE, noun. A bridge supported on a system of trestles
TRESTLE TREE, noun. A structure attached to a mast to support the top and the heel of a topmast.
TRESTLE TREES, noun. Plural of trestle tree

Dictionary definition

TRESTLE, noun. A supporting tower used to support a bridge.
TRESTLE, noun. Sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop.

Wise words

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