Truss Definition & Meaning

truss
noun
  1. (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
  2. a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
  3. (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
verb
  1. tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
  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. support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges"

"Truss" in song lyrics

See how truss is used in real songs:

  • "Big bucks must be made and not truss"
    Pretty Willie — Na Na
  • "lapeer truss"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lapeer lumber and truss"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with truss

Usage tips for "truss"

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