Vocabulary Entry

trestle

|noun • verb

noun

A type of framework or support, often used for holding up a bridge or a structure.

Example Sentences

"The wooden trestle allowed the train to cross the ravine safely."

"He carefully painted the trestle in bright colors."

"The old trestle stood as a reminder of the town's history."

verb

Example Sentences

"They trestled the fragile structure to ensure it wouldn't collapse."

"The engineers worked to trestle the beams before the storm hit."

"He trestled the old bridge to preserve it for future generations."