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21truss — I. transitive verb Etymology: Middle English to pack, load, bind, from Anglo French trusser, trousser, from Vulgar Latin *torsare, from *torsus twisted more at torsade Date: 13th century 1. a. to secure tightly ; bind b. to arrange for cooking by …
22truss — An appliance designed to prevent the return of a reduced hernia or the increase in size of a hernia; it consists of a pad attached to a belt and kept in place by a spring or straps. [Fr. trousser, to tie up, to pack] * * * truss trəs n a device… …
23truss — Synonyms and related words: bale, band, bandage, belt, bend, bind, bind up, bindle, bolt, bouquet, brace, budget, bundle, bundle up, chain, cinch, deck, deflate, disarm, do up, enchain, fagot, fardel, fasces, fascine, gag, gird, girdle, girt,… …
24truss up — see truss 1), 2) …
25truss — trÊŒs n. supporting structural framework made up of straight members; bundle; cluster of fruit or flowers v. support with a truss; secure, bind …
26truss — noun 1》 a framework of rafters, posts, and struts which supports a roof, bridge, or other structure. 2》 a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia, typically a padded belt. 3》 a large projection of stone or timber, typically one supporting a… …
27truss — 1 verb (T) 1 also truss up to tie someone s arms, legs etc very firmly with rope so that they cannot move: They trussed up their victim and left him for dead. 2 to prepare a chicken, duck etc for cooking by tying its legs and wings into position… …
28truss — 1. noun three steel trusses Syn: support, buttress, joist, brace, beam, prop, strut, stay, stanchion, pier 2. verb she taught us how to truss the hens before roasting Syn: tie up, bind, chain up; pinion …
29truss — [[t]trʌs[/t]] v. t. 1) to tie, bind, or fasten (often fol. by up) 2) to make fast with skewers, thread, or the like, as the wings and legs of a fowl in preparation for cooking 3) bui med to furnish or support with a truss or trusses 4) bui civ… …
30truss — n. & v. n. 1 a framework, e.g. of rafters and struts, supporting a roof or bridge etc. 2 a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia. 3 Brit. a bundle of old hay (56 lb.) or new hay (60 lb.) or straw (36 lb.). 4 a compact terminal cluster of… …
