Looking for the meaning of the word TRUSS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TRUSS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Truss
Speech Type: Noun
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
trʌs
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Short Definition:framework supporting a roof or other structure
Examples:- roof trusses
a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia, typically a padded belt.
Short Definition:surgical appliance worn to support hernia
a bundle of old hay (56 lb), new hay (60 lb), or straw (36 lb).
Short Definition:bundle of old hay 56 lb, new hay 60 lb
a compact cluster of flowers or fruit growing on one stalk.
Short Definition:compact cluster of flowers or fruit growing on one stalk
a heavy metal ring securing the lower yards to a mast.
Short Definition:heavy metal ring securing lower yards
Word: Truss
Speech Type: Verb
trʌs
tie up the wings and legs of (a chicken or other bird) before cooking
Short Definition:tie up wings and legs of chicken or other bird before cooking
Examples:- Alfred had already trussed and stuffed the geese
support (a roof, bridge, or other structure) with a truss or trusses
Short Definition:support structure with truss or trusses
Examples:- when they trussed the roof many things were overlooked.
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 6
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 5
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 5
