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trusses

/ˈtrʌsɪz/

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noun

Braguero

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

Examples :

"The doctor recommended wearing trusses to support the patient's hernia. "

El médico recomendó usar un braguero para sostener la hernia del paciente.

medicine anatomy body

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Cerchas, armaduras

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 new school gymnasium has strong steel trusses supporting its high roof. "

El nuevo gimnasio de la escuela tiene fuertes cerchas de acero que sostienen su alto techo.

architecture building structure material

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Cerchas, soporte triangular

A triangular bracket.

Examples :

"The carpenter used several trusses to support the roof of the new shed. "

El carpintero usó varias cerchas para sostener el techo del nuevo cobertizo.

architecture structure

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Una antigua medida agrícola inglesa

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 the amount of hay needed for the winter by counting the number of trusses stacked in the barn. "

El granjero calculó la cantidad de heno necesaria para el invierno contando el número de medidas apiladas en el granero.

agriculture unit history amount economy

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Haz, paquete

A bundle; a package.

Examples :

"The farmer carried two trusses of hay to feed the cows. "

El granjero llevó dos haces de heno para alimentar a las vacas.

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Jubón

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

Examples :

"The knight carefully adjusted his trusses before donning his heavy armor for battle, ensuring a more comfortable and protected fit. "

El caballero ajustó cuidadosamente su jubón antes de ponerse su pesada armadura para la batalla, asegurando un ajuste más cómodo y protegido.

military wear material

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Corsé, corpiño

Part of a woman's dress; a stomacher.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the actress wore a dress with elaborate trusses covering her stomach and chest, giving it a distinctive shape. "

Durante la recreación histórica, la actriz usó un vestido con un corpiño elaborado que cubría su estómago y pecho, dándole una forma distintiva.

appearance wear style

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Ramillete de flores

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

Examples :

"The gardener admired the vibrant trusses of lavender flowers atop each plant. "

El jardinero admiraba los vibrantes ramilletes de flores de lavanda en la parte superior de cada planta.

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Vientos

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

Examples :

"The trusses kept the ship's yard firmly attached to the mast, preventing it from swaying wildly in the storm. "

Los vientos mantenían la verga del barco firmemente sujeta al mástil, evitando que se balanceara violentamente en la tormenta.

nautical sailing technical structure part

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verb

Atar

To tie up a bird before cooking it.

Examples :

"Before roasting the chicken, I truss it with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly. "

Antes de asar el pollo, lo ato con hilo de cocina para que se cocine de manera uniforme.

food bird utensil action

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verb

Asegurar, atar con cuerdas

To secure or bind with ropes.

Examples :

"The kidnappers trussed the hostage to a chair with rope. "

Los secuestradores ataron al rehén a una silla con una cuerda.

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verb

Apoyar, sostener

Examples :

"The construction crew trusses the roof with strong beams to prevent it from collapsing. "

El equipo de construcción apoya el techo con vigas fuertes para evitar que se derrumbe.

architecture building technical structure

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verb

Agarrar, aferrar

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

Examples :

"The dog trussed the ball, holding it tightly in its jaws. "

El perro agarró la pelota, sujetándola con fuerza en sus mandíbulas.

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verb

Reforzar, apuntalar

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

Examples :

"The carpenter trussed the weak wooden beam with metal braces to make it stronger for the new roof. "

El carpintero reforzó la viga de madera débil con abrazaderas metálicas para hacerla más fuerte para el nuevo techo.

architecture technical building structure

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Ahorcar, ejecutar por ahorcamiento

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

Examples :

"The judge ordered the convicted criminal to be trussed up and hanged. "

El juez ordenó que el criminal convicto fuera ahorcado.

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