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What is another word for trestles?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɛsə͡lz] (IPA)

Trestles are a type of support structure frequently used in construction and woodworking. They are typically composed of a horizontal beam supported by two or more vertical posts or legs. Trestles are often used to support scaffolding, platforms, and other structures. There are several synonyms for the word "trestles," including sawhorses, stands, supports, brackets, and props. These terms can all be used interchangeably to refer to similar structures used as supports for different types of construction projects. Regardless of the specific terminology used, trestles and their synonyms continue to be an essential tool for workers in many industries.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Fourth, there is a railroad bridge very near the house to which I was taken-I distinctly heard two trains thunder over the trestles while I was attending my patient.
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
They were all hung, for practice, on the big trestles, in a long row.
"Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks"
William Elliot Griffis
We bury them beside our bridge trestles and under tons of shattered rock, and, perhaps, when their time comes, some of them aren't sorry to have done with it.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton

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