truss
verb
\ ˈtrəs
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trussed;
trussing;
trusses
Definition of truss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to secure tightly : bind
b
: to arrange for cooking by binding close the wings or legs of (a fowl)
2
: to support, strengthen, or stiffen by or as if by a truss
truss
nounDefinition of truss (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: an assemblage of members (such as beams) forming a rigid framework
b
: bracket sense 1
2
: a device worn to reduce a hernia by pressure
3
: an iron band around a lower mast with an attachment by which a yard is secured to the mast
4
: a compact flower or fruit cluster
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Examples of truss in a Sentence
Verb
She stuffed and trussed the duck. after stuffing the turkey, the chef quickly trussed it so the forcemeat wouldn't fall out during roastingRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
At the other end is the caricature, butt of flabby jokes, trussed in Las Vegas gaud, voice prostituted to a huge orchestra. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "From the Archives: All Shook Up," 16 Aug. 2019 In 1936, the wrists and ankles of a thirty-five-year-old interior decorator were found trussed with lamp cord and radio wire, with two neckties and a towel twisted around his neck. — Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, "The Theory That Justified Anti-Gay Crime," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'truss.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for truss
truss
verb
English Language Learners Definition of truss
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to tie up (someone) tightly to prevent movement
: to tie together the wings or legs of (a turkey, chicken, etc.) for cooking
truss
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of truss (Entry 2 of 2)
: a strong frame of beams, bars, or rods that supports a roof or bridge
: a special belt that is worn by someone who has a hernia
See the full definition for truss in the English Language Learners Dictionary
truss
verb
\ ˈtrəs
\
\
trussed;
trussing
Kids Definition of truss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to bind or tie firmly
2
: to support, strengthen, or stiffen by a framework of beams