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

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

"He wore a truss after his surgery to support the weakened muscle."

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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

trussed past tense, trusses plural, Trusses plural, trusses singular

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Etymology

From Old French trousse/torse, related to Latin tortus, "twisted" — the same root that gives us "torsion" and "contort."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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bind corbel tie up tie down

Related words

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Rhymes for truss

fuss suss puss muss wuss cuss Russ

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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