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truss

English

  1. 🔊 a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
  2. 🔊 (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt
  3. 🔊 (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
  4. 🔊 support structurally
    “truss the roofs”
  5. 🔊 tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
  6. 🔊 secure with or as if with ropes
    “tie down the prisoners”

Spanish

  1. 🔊 braguero truss
  2. 🔊 bridar to truss, tie with twine

Similar words

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