Definition of truss - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
structural frameworkTECH. framework supporting a roof, bridge, or other structureTECH.
- The steel truss was visible across the ceiling of the warehouse..
2.
medicalTECH. device used to support a herniaTECH.
- He wore a truss to manage his hernia.
3.
botanyTECH. cluster of flowers or fruits on a plantTECH.
- The tomato plant had a truss of ripe fruits.
Verb
1.
cooking preparationtie up the wings and legs of a bird before cooking
- She learned to truss a chicken for roasting..
2.
bindingsecure or bind with ropes
- They trussed the logs together for transport.
3.
constructionTECH. support or stiffen with structural membersTECH.
- The workers trussed the roof to ensure stability.
Images of truss
framework supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure 
cluster of flowers or fruits on a plant
Expressions with truss
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tie something tightly with rope or string
They truss up the boxes before shipping.
bridge with a truss structure for support
The old truss bridge was closed for repairs.
Origin of truss
Old French, trousse (bundle)
Terms with truss included in their meaning
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technology
horizontal member of a truss
architecture
vertical post connecting roof truss apex to tie beam
carpentry
either of two vertical members linking tie beam to rafters in truss
architecture
beam in a roof truss that holds parts together
roofing
beam connecting rafters in a roof truss
construction
bridge with a truss structure for support
construction
timbers forming a truss in construction
UK politics
economic policies of former UK PM Liz Truss
economic approach
approach to economics by Liz Truss
Examples of truss in a sentence
Engineers inspected the truss for any signs of damage. The doctor recommended a truss for better support. A truss was necessary after the surgery for recovery. The gardener admired the truss of blossoms. Each truss on the vine was full of grapes. He watched a video on how to truss a turkey.
The chef showed us how to truss a duck. The rescuers trussed the bundle with strong rope. She trussed the tent poles before loading them. They trussed the beams to prevent collapse. The bridge was trussed to enhance its load capacity.
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- French:ferme, brider, ...
- German:Fachwerk, verschnüren, ...
- Italian:capriata, imbrigliare, ...
- Spanish:cercha, atar, ...
- Portuguese:treliça, atar, ...
- Chinese:桁架, 捆绑, ...
- Japanese:トラス, 縛る, ...
- Arabic:جِمْلُون, رَبَطَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִסְבָּךְ, לִקְשׁוֹר, ...
- Russian:ферма, связывать, ...
- Ukrainian:ферма, зв'язувати, ...
- Hindi:ढांचा, बांधना, ...
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