Support framework is a term used to describe a structure that provides support for a building or other structure. The two crossword solutions for this term are TRESTLE (7 letters) and TRUSS (5 letters). A TRESTLE is a frame consisting of two or more supports with a horizontal beam or bar connecting them, used as a support for a bridge or roof. A TRUSS is a rigid framework of beams or bars that form a triangular structure, used to support a roof or bridge. Both trestles and trusses are commonly used in construction to provide support for buildings and other structures.