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trestle a. a braced structural tower-like framework of timber, metal, or reinforced concrete that is used to support a bridge or ropeway b. a bridge constructed of such frameworks trestle [′tres·əl] (civil engineering) A series of short bridge spans supported by a braced tower. (engineering) A movable support usually with legs that spread diagonally. A braced structure of timber, reinforced concrete, or steel spanning a land depression to carry a road or railroad. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At the very instant, at the first sound of his voice, to carry on the Virgilian metaphor, D'Artagnan's recruits, recognizing each his sovereign lord, discontinued their plank-fighting and trestle blows. But yonder, quite at the end, what is that sort of trestle work with four motley puppets upon it, and more below? And there I was, sitting, legs dangling, not knowing where I was, on a trestle or a flat, when the thing happened. |
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