trestle

• Nom désignant une structure de support, telle qu'une tour ou un chevalet servant à soutenir un pont, ou une paire de supports croisés pour maintenir une surface horizontale comme un plateau de table.

A noun referring to a supporting structure, such as a tower used to support a bridge, or a pair of sawhorses used to support a horizontal tabletop.

1. Bridge support structureB2formal

   A strong framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a bridge or other structure.

   chevalet de pont

   • The railway bridge was built on a series of wooden trestles.
   • Engineers inspected the trestle for signs of wear.
   • The old trestle was replaced with a concrete structure.

   Synonymesbenttrestlework

2. Sawhorse or table supportB2formal

   A frame consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of legs, used in pairs to support a tabletop or work surface.

   tréteau

   • They set up a trestle table for the picnic.
   • The carpenter used a pair of trestles to support the workbench.
   • We bought a folding trestle for the garage sale.

   Synonymesframehorsesawhorsestandsupport