verb๐ShareTo tie up a bird before cooking it."My mother trussed the chicken with kitchen twine before putting it in the oven to roast. "foodanimalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo secure or bind with ropes."The butcher trussed the chicken with string before putting it in the oven. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo support."The gardener trussed the tomato plants to the stakes to help them grow straight. "structurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo take fast hold of; to seize and hold firmly; to pounce upon."The hawk trussed the unsuspecting field mouse in its powerful talons, preventing its escape. "actionanimalbodyhumanmilitarypoliceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo strengthen or stiffen, as a beam or girder, by means of a brace or braces."The construction crew trussed the bridge supports with steel beams to make them strong enough to hold heavy traffic. "architecturebuildingtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo execute by hanging; to hang; usually with up."The traitor was trussed up for his crimes against the kingdom. "actionlawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
