trestle tree

English - English

Definition of trestle tree in English English dictionary

A structure attached to a mast to support the top and the heel of a topmast

Related Terms

trestletree

One of two strong bars of timber, fixed horizontally on the opposite sides of the masthead, to support the crosstrees and the frame of the top; generally used in the plural

trestletree

{i} (Nautical) horizontal beam set in the masthead to support the crosspiece of a mast

Hyphenation

tres·tle Tree

Turkish pronunciation

tresıl tri

Pronunciation

/ˈtresəl ˈtrē/ /ˈtrɛsəl ˈtriː/