ˈtresl n. 1 a supporting
structure for a
table etc., consisting of
two frames fixed at an
angle or hinged or of a bar supported by two
divergent pairs of legs. 2 (in full trestle-table) a table consisting of a
board or boards
laid on trestles or
other supports. 3 (in full trestle-work) an
open braced
framework to
support a bridge etc. 4 (in full trestle-tree) Naut.
each of a
pair of
horizontal pieces on a lower mast supporting
the topmast etc. [ME f. OF trestel ult. f. L transtrum]