Examples of “truss” in a Sentence

noun A supportive belt or bandage worn to hold a hernia in place.

• He wore a truss after his surgery to support the weakened muscle.
• The doctor recommended a truss to support the area while the patient healed.
• Wearing a truss under his clothes made lifting boxes much more comfortable.

noun A rigid framework of triangular sections used to support a roof, bridge, or other structure.

• The roof was held up by a series of wooden trusses.
• Engineers checked every truss on the bridge for signs of rust.
• Each steel truss in the old train station carries part of the roof's weight.

verb To tie up tightly, especially to bind a bird's legs and wings before cooking.

• The chef trussed the chicken before putting it in the oven.
• Before roasting the turkey, she trussed it with kitchen string so it kept its shape.
• Use twine to truss the roast so it cooks evenly.