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• truss — ► NOUN 1) a framework of rafters, posts, and struts which supports a roof, bridge, or other structure. 2) a padded belt worn against the skin to support a hernia. 3) a large projection of stone or timber, typically one supporting a cornice. 4)… …   English terms dictionary

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• truss — I UK [trʌs] / US noun [countable] Word forms truss : singular truss plural trusses 1) a wooden or metal frame that supports a structure such as a roof or bridge 2) a medical belt worn by someone with a hernia II UK [trʌs] / US verb [transitive]… …   English dictionary

• truss — truss1 [ trʌs ] noun count 1. ) a wooden or metal frame that supports a structure such as a roof or bridge 2. ) a medical belt worn by someone with a HERNIA truss truss 2 [ trʌs ] verb transitive 1. ) to tie the legs and wings of a chicken or… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• truss — truss1 [trʌs] v [T] [Date: 1100 1200; : Old French; Origin: trousser; TROUSSEAU] 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 …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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• truss — 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… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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