"Trestle" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Trestle" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Trestle" Meaning
A horizontal beam, typically of wood, metal, or stone, that bears the weight of something, such as a bridge or a beam, supported by a series of posts or legs, typically one for each end.
"Trestle" Examples
Noun
A sturdy table stood on top of a wooden trestle that held together two chairs.
The engineers used a large trestle to access the high platform on the crane.
The ditch was spanned by a single wooden trestle.
The park ranger felt uneasy using a rickety trestle on the suspension bridge.
A groggy old man hobbled on the wooden trestle that connected his cabin to the mainland.
"Trestle" Similar Words
Trespassed
Trespasser
A person who enters land or property without permission, especially in a way that is considered to be a violation of the law or a breach of privacy.
Trespassers
Trespasses
Trespassing
Tress
Tressed
Trestles
Trething
Trevelyan
The surname Trevelyan can have multiple meanings, but most likely refers to:<br><br>1. Relationship with the Trevelyan family, a prominent British family particularly known for their contributions to politics and scholarship.<br>2. Connection to the Trevelyan baronets, a family title given to Charles Parliament MP of Meredith who was a leading figure in the 17th century.<br>3. Association with George Macaulay Trevelyan, a British historian and a prominent scholar in the 20th century.<br><br>It can also be associated with any of a variety of places or geographical locations named Trevelyan, such as Trevelyan in Canada.
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