trestlework

• Nom désignant une structure de soutien composée d'un système de chevalets ou de piles reliés, généralement utilisée pour des ponts, des jetées ou des échafaudages.

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.

   Ouvrage de soutènement en chevalets

   • 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.