trestle
/ˈtrɛsəl/
noun
- A framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of legs, used as a support for a table, bridge, or other structure.
- We set up a long trestle in the backyard for the picnic.
- The carpenter built a sturdy trestle to hold the workbench.
- The trestle collapsed under the weight of the heavy boxes.
- A bridge or similar structure supported by a series of trestles.
- The train crossed the river on a tall wooden trestle.
- The old railway trestle is now a popular hiking trail.
- Engineers inspected the trestle for signs of wear after the storm.