trialstructures
nounUK /ˈtraɪəl ˈstrʌktʃəz/
US /ˈtraɪəl ˈstrʌktʃərz/
Trial structures are small test buildings made to see if a design works.
The builders put up trial structures before making the real house.
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2. Temporary frames used in a science experiment.
The class built trial structures to test which shape was strongest.
3. Early versions of a building used to check safety and cost.
The trial structures helped the team find problems before building.
4. Practice setups used in a court or legal test.
The lawyers prepared trial structures to organize their case.