trestle
playSimple Definition of trestle
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: a frame that is made of a horizontal piece between two vertical pieces and that is used to support something (such as the top of a table)
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: a complex structure that is used especially for supporting railroad tracks over a valley, river, etc.
Variants of trestle
tressel
Origin and Etymology of trestle
Middle English trestel, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *trastellum, from Latin transtillum, diminutive of transtrum traverse beam, from trans across — more at through
First Known Use: 13th century
Other Railroad Terms
TRESTLE Defined for Kids
trestle
playDefinition of trestle for Students
1 : a braced frame consisting usually of a horizontal piece with spreading legs at each end that supports something (as the top of a table)
2 : a structure of timbers or steel for supporting a road or railroad over a low place
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