noun🔗ShareBragueroA bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place."The doctor recommended wearing trusses to support the patient's hernia. "El médico recomendó usar un braguero para sostener la hernia del paciente.medicineanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCerchas, armadurasA 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."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.architecturebuildingstructurematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCerchas, soporte triangularA triangular bracket."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.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna antigua medida agrícola inglesaAn 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."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.agricultureunithistoryamounteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaz, paqueteA bundle; a package."The farmer carried two trusses of hay to feed the cows. "El granjero llevó dos haces de heno para alimentar a las vacas.groupitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJubónA padded jacket or dress worn under armour, to protect the body from the effects of friction."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.militarywearmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorsé, corpiñoPart of a woman's dress; a stomacher."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.appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRamillete de floresA tuft of flowers formed at the top of the main stem of certain plants."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.plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVientosThe rope or iron used to keep the centre of a yard to the mast."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.nauticalsailingtechnicalstructurepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtarTo tie up a bird before cooking it."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.foodbirdutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar, atar con cuerdasTo secure or bind with ropes."The kidnappers trussed the hostage to a chair with rope. "Los secuestradores ataron al rehén a una silla con una cuerda.actionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, sostenerTo support."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.architecturebuildingtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgarrar, aferrarTo take fast hold of; to seize and hold firmly; to pounce upon."The dog trussed the ball, holding it tightly in its jaws. "El perro agarró la pelota, sujetándola con fuerza en sus mandíbulas.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReforzar, apuntalarTo strengthen or stiffen, as a beam or girder, by means of a brace or braces."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.architecturetechnicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAhorcar, ejecutar por ahorcamientoTo execute by hanging; to hang; usually with up."The judge ordered the convicted criminal to be trussed up and hanged. "El juez ordenó que el criminal convicto fuera ahorcado.actionpolicelawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
