Definition of 'truss'

Noun

1. (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
2. a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
3. (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
      Synonyms: corbel

Verb

1. tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
2. secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
      Synonyms: tie down tie up bind
3. support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges"

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