truss
/trʌs/
noun
- A framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, or other structure.
- The roof truss was made of steel and wood to hold the heavy tiles.
- Engineers designed a truss to distribute the weight of the bridge evenly.
- Workers lifted the truss into place with a crane.
- A padded belt worn to support the abdomen in case of a hernia.
- He adjusted his truss before lifting the heavy box.
- After his surgery, the doctor recommended he wear a truss for support.
- The pharmacy sells trusses for people with hernias.
- A bundle of hay or straw.
- They loaded a truss of hay onto the wagon.
- The farmer stacked a truss of hay in the barn for the winter.
- Each truss of straw was tied with twine.
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verb
- To tie up the wings and legs of a bird or other fowl before cooking.
- She learned to truss a chicken by tucking the wings and tying the legs.
- He used kitchen twine to truss the duck neatly.
- The recipe says to truss the turkey before roasting it.
- To tie or bind someone or something tightly.
- They trussed the sails to the mast during the storm.
- He trussed the bundle of sticks together for easy carrying.
- The kidnappers trussed their victim to a chair with rope.
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