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trestle

/ˈtrɛstəl/ noun · British & US
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What does trestle mean?

noun

A horizontal beam or bar supported by legs or posts, typically used as a table or shelf. A structure of beams or girders supporting a bridge or other load.

Example

"The old wooden trestle creaked as we walked across it."

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