noun
Uncommon
truss
truhs
Truss (noun) means a supportive belt or bandage worn to hold a hernia in place. Example: “He wore a truss after his surgery to support the weakened muscle.”
noun
1
A supportive belt or bandage worn to hold a hernia in place.
"He wore a truss after his surgery to support the weakened muscle."
2
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."
verb
1
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."
How to use truss
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA truss is either a supportive belt for a hernia or a triangular framework that holds up a structure; as a verb it means to tie something up firmly.
Common pairings
a roof truss
truss up a chicken
wear a truss
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Word forms
- Plural
- trusses
- Third person singular
- trusses
- Past tense
- trussed
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Etymology
From Old French trousse/torse, related to Latin tortus, "twisted" — the same root that gives us "torsion" and "contort."
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Rhymes for truss
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What does “truss” mean?
The word “truss” means a supportive belt or bandage worn to hold a hernia in place. In plain terms, a truss is either a supportive belt for a hernia or a triangular framework that holds up a structure; as a verb it means to tie something up firmly.
How do you pronounce “truss”?
“Truss” is pronounced truhs (/tɹʌs/ in IPA).
How do you use “truss” in a sentence?
Here is “truss” used in a sentence: “He wore a truss after his surgery to support the weakened muscle.”
What part of speech is “truss”?
Depending on how it is used, “truss” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “truss” come from?
The word “truss” comes from Latin. From Old French trousse/torse, related to Latin tortus, "twisted" — the same root that gives us "torsion" and "contort.".
Is “truss” a common word?
“Truss” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “truss” have?
“Truss” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a supportive belt or bandage worn to hold a hernia in place.
