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trestle
noun tres·tle \ˈtre-səl also ˈtrə-\
: 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)
: a complex structure that is used especially for supporting railroad tracks over a valley, river, etc.
Full Definition of TRESTLE
1
: a braced frame serving as a support
2
: horse 2b
3
: a braced framework of timbers, piles, or steelwork for carrying a road or railroad over a depression
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Variants of TRESTLE
tres·tle also tres·sel \ˈtre-səl also ˈtrə-\
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Origin 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
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TRESSEL Defined for Kids
trestle
noun tres·tle \ˈtre-səl\
Definition of TRESTLE for Kids
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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