noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A system of trestles, especially one used to support a bridge.
2. 2
   a supporting structure composed of a system of connected trestles; for a bridge or pier or scaffold e.g. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

buckclotheshorsehorsesawbucktrestletrestling

Etymology

From trestle + work.

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