English to English
truss
(tr/@/s
)
noun (n)
- (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- A bundle; a package; as, a truss of grass.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- support structurally(verb.contact)Example:
Truss the roofs.
Trussed bridges.
source: wordnet30 - To bind or pack close; to make into a truss.(verb)source: webster1913
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