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truss

/tɹʌs/

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noun

A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.

Examples :

"My grandfather wears a truss to support his hernia and prevent it from bulging out. "

medicine body device aid

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A structure made up of one or more triangular units made from straight beams of wood or metal, which is used to support a structure as in a roof or bridge.

Examples :

"The construction workers used a strong steel truss to support the new roof of the school gymnasium. "

architecture building structure material

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A triangular bracket.

Examples :

"The carpenter added a truss under the shelf to provide extra support. "

architecture building structure

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An old English farming measurement. One truss of straw equalled 36 pounds, a truss of old hay equalled 56 pounds, a truss of new hay equalled 60 pounds, and 36 trusses equalled one load.

Examples :

""The farmer calculated he needed to sell at least ten trusses of new hay to cover the cost of fertilizer." "

agriculture unit amount history

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noun

A bundle; a package.

Examples :

"The farmer carried a truss of hay to the barn for the horses. "

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A padded jacket or dress worn under armour, to protect the body from the effects of friction.

Examples :

"The knight carefully adjusted his truss under his heavy armor before mounting his horse for battle. "

military wear body material

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Part of a woman's dress; a stomacher.

Examples :

"While visiting the museum's fashion exhibit, my sister pointed to an elaborate 18th-century gown and said, "See that stiff, decorative panel on the front of the bodice? That's a truss, also known as a stomacher." "

wear style appearance

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A tuft of flowers formed at the top of the main stem of certain plants.

Examples :

"The tomato plant had a beautiful truss of bright yellow blossoms at the very top, promising a bountiful harvest soon. "

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The rope or iron used to keep the centre of a yard to the mast.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully adjusted the truss to hold the center of the sailboat's yard firmly to the mast. "

nautical sailing

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verb

To tie up a bird before cooking it.

Examples :

"Before putting the turkey in the oven, remember to truss it with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly. "

food bird action

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To secure or bind with ropes.

Examples :

"The rescuers had to truss the injured hiker to the stretcher before they could carry him down the mountain. "

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verb

Examples :

"The construction workers will truss the roof beams with steel supports to make the building stronger. "

structure building

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verb

To take fast hold of; to seize and hold firmly; to pounce upon.

Examples :

"The cat waited patiently by the mouse hole, ready to truss any unfortunate rodent that dared to emerge. "

action animal military

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To strengthen or stiffen, as a beam or girder, by means of a brace or braces.

Examples :

"The construction crew had to truss the old wooden bridge with steel beams to make it safe for heavier vehicles. "

architecture building technical structure

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verb

To execute by hanging; to hang; usually with up.

Examples :

"Context: This definition of "truss" is archaic and rarely used today. It's most often found in historical contexts. Sentence: "If found guilty of treason, the king threatened to truss his enemies up at dawn." "

law action government