trestlework

• Sustantivo que designa una estructura de soporte formada por un sistema de caballetes o armazones conectados, utilizada comúnmente para puentes, muelles o andamios.

A noun referring to a supporting structure composed of a system of connected trestles, typically used for bridges, piers, or scaffolds.

1. Supporting structureC1formal

   A framework made of connected trestles used to support bridges, piers, scaffolding, or similar constructions.

   caballetes de soporte

   • The railway bridge was built on a massive trestlework spanning the valley.
   • Workers erected a temporary trestlework to support the scaffolding.
   • The old wooden trestlework was replaced with a steel structure.