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truss


Definition: Meaning of, truss in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / trʌs /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
truss trussed trussed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
trussing trusses
[transitive]
  1. also truss up to tie someone's arms, legs etc very firmly with rope so that they cannot move
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  2. to prepare a chicken, duck etc for cooking by tying its legs and wings into position
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
truss trusses
[countable]
  1. a special belt worn to support a HERNIA (= medical problem that affects the muscles below your stomach)
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  2. a frame supporting a roof or bridge
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truss used in phrases

truss used in phrasal verbs

  • truss up (phrasal verb)
    1. [usually passive] if someone is trussed up, they are wearing tight or heavy clothes that make it difficult to move
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