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trussed

/trʌst/ /trʊst/

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verb

To tie up a bird before cooking it.

Examples :

"My mother trussed the chicken with kitchen twine before putting it in the oven to roast. "

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verb

To secure or bind with ropes.

Examples :

"The butcher trussed the chicken with string before putting it in the oven. "

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verb

Examples :

"The gardener trussed the tomato plants to the stakes to help them grow straight. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The hawk trussed the unsuspecting field mouse in its powerful talons, preventing its escape. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The construction crew trussed the bridge supports with steel beams to make them strong enough to hold heavy traffic. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The traitor was trussed up for his crimes against the kingdom. "

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