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trestle definition

tres·tle (tres′əl)

noun

  1. a framework consisting of a horizontal beam fastened to two pairs of spreading legs, used to support planks to form a table, platform, etc.
    1. a framework of vertical or slanting uprights and crosspieces, supporting a bridge, etc.
    2. a bridge with such a framework

Etymology: ME trestel < OFr < VL *transtellum, dim. of L transtrum, a beam: see transom

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