truss

/trʌs/
Noun
  1. (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
  2. a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
  3. (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
Verb
  1. support structurally
    • truss the roofs
    • trussed bridges
  2. secure with or as if with ropes
    • tie down the prisoners
    • tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
  3. tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it

Khám phá thêm

Các từ liên quan

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ có nhắc đến "truss"

truss
The workers install a steel truss to support the new bridge.