trestle
noun/ˈtrɛsəl/
Frequency rank: #18,121 most common English word
Meaning
A frame or structure used as a support, typically consisting of a horizontal beam on sloping legs, or a bridge-like framework.
Example sentence
The workers set up trestle beside the river to support the new railway bridge.
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