Imagine a trestle as a strong, simple structure designed to bear heavy loads, like supporting bridges. The old train tracks run across a wooden trestle.
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Trestle Tables
Trestle tables are foldable, portable, and have a flat top supported by trestles, often used at events. We'll need three trestle tables for the garage sale.
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Historical Use
Traditionally, trestles were commonly used in medieval and renaissance times for tables and supports. The banquet hall was lined with long trestle tables.