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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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Officers Steve Shoemaker and Jerry Bledsoe of the Scott County, Missouri, Sheriffs Office were dispatched to a report of a man attempting to hang himself from a railroad trestle bridge. Photo: (1--Color) The Georgetown Loop Railroad steam train chugs along a trestle bridge over Clear Creek on its journey from Georgetown, Colo. Threaded through a trestle bridge that spanned 20 feet was a line with laundry supported by thick poles that formed the boundaries of the piece. |
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