单词 | trestle |
释义 | trestle (once / 4693 pages) n A trestle is a special kind of tower built to support a bridge. A "trestle bridge" will usually have a trestle on each side, and there might be more trestles if the bridge is particularly heavy or long. Engineers need to carefully design the trestles so they will hold up the bridge when it's full of traffic. Modern trestles are usually built of concrete or steel, while older ones are often wooden. WORD FAMILYtrestle: trestles USAGE EXAMPLESColorful graffiti coats much of the trestle’s supports. Washington Times(Dec 10, 2016) Some accidents, like the February 2014 death of assistant camera operator Sarah Jones on a Georgia train trestle, become catalysts for broader safety discussions. Washington Times(Nov 21, 2016) Surfing dispute: Surfers are concerned they could lose access to Trestles, the legendary Orange County surf spot. Los Angeles Times(Sep 29, 2016) 1n a supporting tower used to support a bridge Hyper supporting tower a tower that serves to support something 2n sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop Hyper buck, horse, sawbuck, sawhorse a framework for holding wood that is being sawed |
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