Trestlework (Noun)
Meaning
A supporting structure composed of a system of connected trestles; for a bridge or pier or scaffold e.g..
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient bridge's trestlework was crumbling, threatening to collapse at any moment.
- Contractors constructed a temporary pier using sturdy metal trestlework to facilitate the harbor renovation.
- The crew built a network of interconnected trestlework to support the heavy construction equipment.
- Historians marveled at the intricate stone trestlework of the medieval bridge, which had withstood centuries of use.
- Inspectors carefully examined the trestlework of the rickety old scaffold, searching for signs of wear and tear.