trestel

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French trestel; equivalent to trest +‎ -el (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɛstɛl/, /ˈtrɛstəl/, /ˈtrist-/, /ˈtrɔst-/

Noun

trestel (plural tresteles)

  1. trestle, sawhorse
  2. support, framework (beam structure)
  3. trivet, tripod

Descendants

  • English: trestle

References

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