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   truss

   /trʌs/

   noun

   • 1. a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure: "roof trusses" Similar supportbuttressjoistbracepropstrutstaystanchionshorepier
   • ▪ a large projection of stone or timber, typically one supporting a cornice.
   • 2. a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia, typically a padded belt. Similar surgical appliancesupportpad
   • 3. a bundle of old hay (56 lb), new hay (60 lb), or straw (36 lb). historical British
   • 4. a compact cluster of flowers or fruit growing on one stalk.
   • 5. a heavy metal ring securing the lower yards to a mast.

   verb

   • 1. tie up the wings and legs of (a chicken or other bird) before cooking: "Alfred had already trussed and stuffed the geese"
   • ▪ tie up (someone) with their arms at their sides: "I found him trussed up in his cupboard"
   • ▪ dress (someone) in elaborate or uncomfortable clothing: "he was trussed up in a heavily padded suit, complete with face mask and protective gloves"
   • 2. support (a roof, bridge, or other structure) with a truss or trusses: "when they trussed the roof many things were overlooked."

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘bundle’): from Old French trusse (noun), trusser ‘pack up, bind in’, based on late Latin tors- ‘twisted’, from the verb torquere. truss (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the mid 17th century.

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   • 1. trusser noun

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   What is a truss structure?

   • A truss is an assembly of members such as beams, connected by nodes, that creates a rigid structure. [ 1] In engineering, a truss is a structure that "consists of two-force members only, where the members are organized so that the assemblage as a whole behaves as a single object". [ 2]

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   How do trusses get their names?

   • Some common trusses are named according to their "web configuration". The chord size and web configuration are determined by span, load and spacing. The parallel chord truss, or flat truss, gets its name from its parallel top and bottom chords. It is often used for floor construction.

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   What does truss mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of TRUSS is to secure tightly : bind. How to use truss in a sentence.

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   What is a truss web called?

   • The connected pieces forming the top and bottom of the truss are referred to respectively as the top and bottom chords. The sloping and vertical pieces connecting the chords are collectively referred to as the web of the truss. Trusses were probably first used in primitive lake dwellings during the early Bronze Age, about 2500 bc.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRUSS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     TRUSS meaning: 1. to tie the arms and legs of someone...

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     truss definicja: 1. to tie the arms and legs of someone...

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     truss translate: zäumen, binden. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     TRUSS translate: mengikat erat. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Truss: French Translation

     truss translate: ficeler. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Truss Spanish Translation

     TRUSS translate: atar de pies y manos, atar, suspensorio,...

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     TRUSS translate: buộc, gói chặt. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Learn the meaning of truss as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A truss can be a device, a framework, or a flower cluster.

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   A truss is a rigid structure of members connected by nodes, typically in triangular units. Learn about the characteristics, history and applications of different truss types, such as planar, space frame, Howe, Warren and Pratt trusses.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRUSS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Truss can be a verb meaning to tie, bind, or support, or a noun meaning a framework, a device, or a bundle. Learn the different meanings and examples of truss in various contexts.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRUSS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRUSS meaning: 1. to tie the arms and legs of someone together tightly and roughly with rope to prevent them from…. Learn more.

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    Aug 27, 2024 · A truss gives a stable form capable of supporting considerable external load over a large span with the component parts stressed primarily in axial tension or compression. The individual pieces intersect at truss joints, or panel points.