Sawhorse: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in construction and woodworking to support a piece of wood or other material that needs to be cut or worked on.

• He placed the plank on the sawhorse before starting to saw
• The carpenter arranged the sawhorses and began his project

While 'horse' can refer to the animal, in the context of construction, it is a short form of 'sawhorse'. It is also used to describe strong and supportive structures.

• He set up the horse for the cutting project
• Keep the wood steady on the horse while you work

Often used in the context of bridges or tables, a trestle is a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, providing support or elevation.

• They constructed a trestle to support the new bridge
• The table was reinforced with a sturdy trestle

In carpentry, a buck is a frame or stand, often used to support sheets of plywood or other materials, but it also has other meanings outside of this context. In this context, it's less commonly used than 'sawhorse'.

• They set up the bucks to hold the large board
• The workers used a buck to stabilize the material