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    truss

    truss - Dictionary definition and meaning for word truss

    Definition
    (noun) (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure Definition
    (noun) a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure Definition
    (noun) (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
    Synonyms : corbel
    Definition
    (verb) tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it Definition
    (verb) secure with or as if with ropes
    Synonyms : bind , tie down , tie up
    Example Sentence
    • tie down the prisoners
    • tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
    Definition
    (verb) support structurally
    Example Sentence
    • truss the roofs
    • trussed bridges
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put a truss in the terrace of your home

put a truss in the terrace of your home

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