Understanding the meaning of truss

truss

/trəs/

noun
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
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Similar:

corbel

type of:
bracket wall bracket
verb
secure with or as if with ropes
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Similar:

bind tie down tie up

type of:
constrain confine hold restrain
noun
a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
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type of:
frame framework

part of:
truss bridge
noun
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
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type of:
patch bandage
verb
support structurally
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"truss the roofs" "trussed bridges"

type of:
sustain hold hold up support
verb
tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
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type of:
tie bind

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