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Definition of trussed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
securitybound or secured tightly with ropes or cords
- The trussed package was ready for shipping.
2.
structuralTECH. supported structurally with beams or bracesTECH.
- The trussed roof ensured stability during the storm.
3.
cookingRare prepared for cooking by tying wings and legsRare
- The trussed chicken was ready for the oven.
Origin of trussed
Old French, trousse (bundle)
Examples of trussed in a sentence
He lay trussed on the floor, unable to move. The trussed bridge could withstand heavy loads. A trussed framework supported the new building. The chef presented a beautifully trussed turkey. A trussed duck was the centerpiece of the meal.
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- French:ficelé, renforcé, ...
- German:verschnürt, verstrebte, ...
- Italian:legato, rinforzato, ...
- Spanish:atado, reforzado, ...
- Portuguese:amarrado, reforçado, ...
- Chinese:捆扎好的, 加固的, ...
- Japanese:しっかりと縛られた, トラス構造の, ...
- Arabic:مُوثَّق, مُدَعَّم, ...
- Hebrew:קָשׁוּר, מְחֻזָּק, ...
- Russian:связанный, связанная, ...
- Ukrainian:зв'язаний, підпертий, ...
- Hindi:बंधा हुआ, संरक्षित, ...
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)
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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